Fort Blackmore Primary

214 Big Stoney Creek Road
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fort Blackmore Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fort Blackmore Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Fort Blackmore Primary's student population of 62 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Fort Blackmore Primary 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 Fort Blackmore Primary is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#652 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-79%
54%
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60-79%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
Hispanic
2%
18%
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Black
2%
22%
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White
93%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Blackmore Primary's ranking?
Fort Blackmore Primary is ranked #652 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fort Blackmore Primary?
62 students attend Fort Blackmore Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fort Blackmore Primary students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Blackmore Primary?
Fort Blackmore Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Blackmore Primary offer ?
Fort Blackmore Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Blackmore Primary part of?
Fort Blackmore Primary is part of Scott Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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