Serving 230 students in grades 7-8, Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 25 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)88%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
71%
77%
White
1%
1%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool's ranking?
Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool is ranked #17 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool?
230 students attend Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool?
Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool offer ?
Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool part of?
Elena L. Christian Junior High Scchool is part of Saint Croix School District.
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