Graham Middle School

#1 Academic Cir
Bluefield, VA 24605
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 389 students in grades 6-8, Graham Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 65% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Graham Middle School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Graham Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham Middle School is 0.21, 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)
#503 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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65%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Graham Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
1%
18%
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Black
4%
22%
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White
89%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Graham Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graham Middle School's ranking?
Graham Middle School is ranked #503 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Graham Middle School?
389 students attend Graham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Graham Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graham Middle School?
Graham Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Graham Middle School offer ?
Graham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Graham Middle School part of?
Graham Middle School is part of Tazewell Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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