Serving 197 students in grades 6-8, West Point Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
11%
22%
White
69%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
How many students attend West Point Middle School?
197 students attend West Point Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of West Point Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Point Middle School?
West Point Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Point Middle School offer ?
West Point Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Point Middle School part of?
West Point Middle School is part of West Point Public Schools School District.
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