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Buckingham County Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 421 students

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Posted March 12, 2005

Buckingham County Public Schools are the best in the state. This school systems ushers in a great curriculum to students and sets high expectations. Behind every great student, there is a great administration. The teachers, principals, central office staff, school board, and all other staff members create a healthy, safe, educational enviroment for students.
—Submitted by Jordan Miles, a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
66%
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.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
90%
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 Students89%
Female students92%
Male students86%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
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 Students81%
Female students83%
Male students79%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%
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 Students83%
Female students91%
Male students75%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

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 Students57%
Female students60%
Male students56%
Black students52%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students62%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant57%
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 Students91%
Female students92%
Male students90%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students89%
Male students85%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

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 Students76%
Female students81%
Male students69%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%

Science

All Students94%
Female students94%
Male students94%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%
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 "Accredited with Warning".

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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

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 Students98%
Female students100%
Male students97%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%
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 58% 57%
Black 41% 26%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 53%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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1184 High School Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921
Phone: (434) 969-1044

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