Serving 540 students in grades 6-8, Addison Aerospace Magnet 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 27% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Lucy Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School covers approximately 8.3 square miles in the northeast part of Roanoke, VA, with typical drive times of 5-10 minutes and an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest boundary extends up to 4.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School's student population of 540 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
540 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1626 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School's ranking?
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School is ranked #1626 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School often compared to?
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison Middle School, Breckinridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School?
540 students attend Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School?
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School offer ?
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School part of?
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School is part of Roanoke City School District.
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