Serving 958 students in grades 6-8, Blacksburg 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 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 958 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Blacksburg Middle serves the northern part of its school district in Blacksburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 138.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 12.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blacksburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Blacksburg Middle School's student population of 958 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
958 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Blacksburg Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blacksburg Middle School is 0.45, 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
#456 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
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)17.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Blacksburg Middle School's ranking?
Blacksburg Middle School is ranked #456 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Blacksburg Middle School often compared to?
Blacksburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christiansburg Middle School, Auburn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Blacksburg Middle School?
958 students attend Blacksburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Blacksburg Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blacksburg Middle School?
Blacksburg Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blacksburg Middle School offer ?
Blacksburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Blacksburg Middle School part of?
Blacksburg Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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