Serving 887 students in grades 6-8, Andrew Lewis Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Andrew Lewis Middle School's student population of 887 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
887 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Andrew Lewis Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andrew Lewis Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#755 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
17%
22%
White
69%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andrew Lewis Middle School's ranking?
Andrew Lewis Middle School is ranked #755 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Andrew Lewis Middle School often compared to?
Andrew Lewis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blacksburg Middle School, Auburn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Andrew Lewis Middle School?
887 students attend Andrew Lewis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Andrew Lewis Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrew Lewis Middle School?
Andrew Lewis Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Andrew Lewis Middle School offer ?
Andrew Lewis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Andrew Lewis Middle School part of?
Andrew Lewis Middle School is part of Salem City PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
5 6/22/2015
My experience at Andrew Lewis has been nothing but positive. The administration and teachers have been great. Any issues are taken seriously by the staff and everything handled in a professional manner. My two kids have loved attending school there.
2 11/12/2014
Severely lacking in communication with parents/guardians, they rely solely on the usage of social media and voice mail to relay information. Schedules are not sent out, newsletters are not sent out, open house information is not sent out, not even school bus routes or bus numbers are sent out. If you want to know anything about the upcoming/current school year, you need to hunt on line to get the information. Even notification of upcoming teacher/parent conference availability is a recording calling your phone and leaving you a voice mail. If your child is struggling and not doing so well, they will not contact you to notify you at all. They rely solely on you coming to them for them to do anything to help you or your child, and even then they push for you to use social media for their "parent portal" to receive information and communicate with teachers. This school is severely lacking in people skills and actually reaching out to parents/guardians.
2 4/4/2011
My views on this schools special education for 6th graders is not where it should be and Andrew Lewis is not holding up to its reputation in this area. Parents of children with special needs are swept under the rug and the children are not learning or being treated with dignity and respect. Also no correctional action is taken seriously when there are complaints in this department.
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