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Thornburg Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 690 students

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Posted November 12, 2009

I think Thornburg is a great school. The Principle is really involved and knows the kids by name. The music program is wonderful. Mr. Wassum brings out the best in his students. We are moving out of the state and will miss this school very much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2008

I love Thornburg! The environment is engaging, welcoming, and focused toward student success. The administration is wonderful. The principal, vice-principal, and counselors are very visible in the school. The teachers go above and beyond.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2008

Thornburg Middle School is an excellent place to work. We have a very supportive administration, as well as parents who want the best for their students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 13, 2007

okay my child has gotten the best grades! I love her teachers and the work that she brings home really helps her understand the subject! Thornburg is a great place for your children to learn and grow!
—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.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

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.

210 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
57%
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.

225 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students93%
Female students93%
Male students93%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic95%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant93%

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 Students71%
Female students73%
Male students70%
Black students49%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic65%
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient students60%
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant71%
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 students93%
Male students89%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

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 Students30%
Female students30%
Male students30%
Black students15%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic42%
White students36%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities32%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English31%
Not migrant30%
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 students93%
Male students87%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

English: Writing

All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students89%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant92%

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 Students68%
Female students68%
Male students68%
Black students56%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic65%
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%

Science

All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students94%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic95%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students84%
Female students82%
Male students87%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
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) 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 64% 57%
Black 28% 26%
Hispanic 6% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 22%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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6929 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
Phone: (540) 582-7600

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