Serving 671 students in grades 6-8, Locust Grove 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 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Locust Grove Middle School's student population of 671 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1183 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
16%
18%
Black
13%
22%
White
62%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Locust Grove Middle School's ranking?
Locust Grove Middle School is ranked #1183 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Locust Grove Middle School often compared to?
Locust Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prospect Heights Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Locust Grove Middle School?
671 students attend Locust Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Locust Grove Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust Grove Middle School?
Locust Grove Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Locust Grove Middle School offer ?
Locust Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Locust Grove Middle School part of?
Locust Grove Middle School is part of Orange Co PBLC Schs School District.
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