King George Middle School

8246 Dahlgren Road
King George, VA 22485
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 720 students in grades 7-8, King George Middle School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

King George Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

King George Middle School's student population of 720 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
720 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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School Rankings

King George 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 King George Middle School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#895 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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48%
54%
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75%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
17%
22%
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White
62%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is King George Middle School's ranking?
King George Middle School is ranked #895 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are King George Middle School often compared to?
King George Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King George High School, King George Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend King George Middle School?
720 students attend King George Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of King George Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King George Middle School?
King George Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does King George Middle School offer ?
King George Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is King George Middle School part of?
King George Middle School is part of King GEO Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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