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Virginia Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 529 students

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Posted September 11, 2007

We have a wonderul middle school, our principals are very good and really care about the students, faculty and staff. I feel our school is very friendly and parents are also welcomed as they enter our building. Our teachers really care about their students in and out of the classroom. Our Guidance department is the best in the system. They are always willing to go the extra mile for the parent and the student. We have a great resource officer that is pro-active in keeping us all safe and free from harm. You could not find a better Middle school in our area to have your children attend.


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
91%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students80%
Female students83%
Male students76%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female students86%
Male students83%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students81%
Female students85%
Male students77%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant81%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students48%
Female students44%
Male students51%
Black students45%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students48%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English47%
Not migrant48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students89%
Female students92%
Male students87%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

English: Writing

All Students89%
Female students89%
Male students88%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students42%
Female students40%
Male students43%
Black students24%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students45%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English41%
Not migrant42%

Science

All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students91%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students97%
Female students95%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 57%
Black 12% 26%
Hispanic 2% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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501 Piedmont Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
Phone: (276) 821-5660

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