Serving 504 students in grades 6-8, Buckingham Co. Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckingham Co. Middle School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buckingham Co. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckingham Co. Middle School is 0.61, 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
#1566 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
36%
22%
White
50%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckingham Co. Middle School's ranking?
Buckingham Co. Middle School is ranked #1566 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Buckingham Co. Middle School?
504 students attend Buckingham Co. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Buckingham Co. Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckingham Co. Middle School?
Buckingham Co. Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckingham Co. Middle School offer ?
Buckingham Co. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckingham Co. Middle School part of?
Buckingham Co. Middle School is part of Buckingham Co PBLC Schs School District.
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