Andrew Lewis Middle School

616 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 887 students in grades 6-8, Andrew Lewis Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 887 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Andrew Lewis Middle School's student population of 887 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
887 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Andrew Lewis 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 Andrew Lewis Middle School is 0.49, 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)
#755 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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57%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Andrew Lewis 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.
72%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Andrew Lewis Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
17%
22%
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White
69%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Andrew Lewis Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Andrew Lewis Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Andrew Lewis 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 Andrew Lewis Middle School's ranking?
Andrew Lewis Middle School is ranked #755 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Andrew Lewis Middle School often compared to?
Andrew Lewis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blacksburg Middle School, Auburn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Andrew Lewis Middle School?
887 students attend Andrew Lewis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Andrew Lewis Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrew Lewis Middle School?
Andrew Lewis Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Andrew Lewis Middle School offer ?
Andrew Lewis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Andrew Lewis Middle School part of?
Andrew Lewis Middle School is part of Salem City PBLC Schs School District.

School Reviews

5   6/22/2015
My experience at Andrew Lewis has been nothing but positive. The administration and teachers have been great. Any issues are taken seriously by the staff and everything handled in a professional manner. My two kids have loved attending school there.
- Posted by Parent - Angel
2   11/12/2014
Severely lacking in communication with parents/guardians, they rely solely on the usage of social media and voice mail to relay information. Schedules are not sent out, newsletters are not sent out, open house information is not sent out, not even school bus routes or bus numbers are sent out. If you want to know anything about the upcoming/current school year, you need to hunt on line to get the information. Even notification of upcoming teacher/parent conference availability is a recording calling your phone and leaving you a voice mail. If your child is struggling and not doing so well, they will not contact you to notify you at all. They rely solely on you coming to them for them to do anything to help you or your child, and even then they push for you to use social media for their "parent portal" to receive information and communicate with teachers. This school is severely lacking in people skills and actually reaching out to parents/guardians.
- Posted by Parent - asian
2   4/4/2011
My views on this schools special education for 6th graders is not where it should be and Andrew Lewis is not holding up to its reputation in this area. Parents of children with special needs are swept under the rug and the children are not learning or being treated with dignity and respect. Also no correctional action is taken seriously when there are complaints in this department.
- Posted by Parent - Leigh

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 887 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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