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Locust Grove Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 644 students

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Posted August 18, 2009

I love this school i have ben seanding my kids ever sence 2nd grade now thay go to locust grove middle school and that is even better it is more cleaner then other schools i have went to by a long shot.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2008

This school has a terrible principal and only a few nice teachers. I will be moving to a new state and starting 8th grade, but I would like to recommend a great 7th grade teacher at LGMS, Mr. Stewart. I've learned more from him than any other teacher. He is a social studies teacher who really loves his job. He's great!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 29, 2008

It is our first year at LGMS . My concern is the choice of electives. Specifically Foreign Language options, drama, home economics, etc. With the block schedule my daughter ended up with PE both semesters because Spanish was full and there were no other choices. She already has Chorus but really wanted a foreign lanaguage before entering high school which will not happen. Seems like they are really trying but perhaps do not have the resources available.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
42%
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.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
50%
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.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
76%
English: Writing

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

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
77%
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

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
81%
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 Students88%
Female students92%
Male students85%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant88%

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 Students69%
Female students82%
Male students61%
Black students43%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant69%
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 Students90%
Female students89%
Male students90%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

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 students49%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities53%
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 Students92%
Female students94%
Male students91%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students88%
Female students94%
Male students83%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%

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 Students60%
Female students60%
Male students60%
Black students43%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic64%
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant60%

Science

All Students96%
Female students96%
Male students96%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
96%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
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 students98%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
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 80% 57%
Black 14% 26%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6368 Flat Run Road
Locust Grove, VA 22508
Phone: (540) 661-4480

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