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J.B. Watkins Elementary School
(804) 378-2530
501 Coalfield Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23114
Level: PK-5
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for J.B. Watkins Elementary School, Midlothian, VA.

Cenus Info	Value	Year
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	7.37%	(2006)
Native American or Native Alaskan:	1.55%	(2006)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	4.4%	(2006)
Black, non-Hispanic:	10.61%	(2006)
Hispanic:	2.33%	(2006)
White, non-Hispanic:	79.69%	(2006)
Student Teacher Ratio:	16.1%	(2006)

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J.B. Watkins Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	5
Average Principals Rating	5
Average Teachers Rating	5
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	5
Average Safety Rating	4

J.B. Watkins Elementary School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-09-02 “I have been along for the educational journey of 4 children through this excellent school. I currently have a special needs child enrolled and I am constantly impressed with the staff's attitude and dedication . I can't praise this school enough! The faculty goes out of it's way to make each child feel special and the leadership is superior. This school encourages parental involvement and provides many opportunities for the entire family to participate. You walk in the door and know that this school's philosophy is 'The children come first'...Love it!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2008-01-24 “The school is less overcrowded than others in the area however still suffers from that. Despite the PTA making efforts at preventing teachers statewide from taking recess the teachers at JB Watkins regularly use recess for punishments or extra work. There is a security system of a sort but the badges and sign in book are completely unmonitored - often it's difficult to get any assistance in the offic - this renders the so-called security system a nuisance without any benefit to the students. The students have fewer opportunitiues for field trips than other area schools and far less homework - that might be good or bad for you.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-10-04 “I could not ask for a better learning environment for my son. He was tested last year in 2nd grade for a learning disability and has received the help and skills he needs to overcome his difficulties. I don't believe another school and/or school district would have handled this as well as it was handled here at Watkins.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-10-19 “I have had four children pass through the halls of J.B. Watkins and it has been a wonderful experience. Great teachers who care, academic programs that matter, and overall environment.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-09-10 “We've been here since day 1 and I couldn't be happier with all the teachers and staff. They are wonderful, caring, accepting people and my daughter feels very loved and respected there. She is in 5th grade this year and is already sad to be leaving Watkins next year but we will always make time to stop by and say hello. What a wonderful experience! Thank you all, teachers, students and parents alike! Leta Whitehead” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-05-27 “Everything about the school has been wonderful. Teachers and administration are top notch.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-08-22 “We just moved to the area from Mississippi and found the adjustment went just wonderfully. The teachers knew exactly how to make the adjustment comfortable without excess pressure. My son maintains good grades. Thank you so very much.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-03-21 “It's a good school, but too many minority children who are capable of doing honors level work are sent to middle school C-level tracks.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2003-09-27 “Wonderful school. High quality teachers who are very caring with students. The administration and most teachers are very open to parents visiting the classrooms at any time. As well you are always welcome to eat lunch with your student. They welcome a lot of parent involvement in classroom and outside of activities. There's 1 or 2 lunchroom helpers that can scare even the parents! But outside of that is a great enviroment for school.”