Bluestone Middle School (Closed 2024)

250 Middle School Road
Skipwith, VA 23968
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 363 students in grades 6-8, Bluestone 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 was 57% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Bluestone Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
#635 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
57%
54%
(20-21)
77%
69%
(20-21)
70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
44%
22%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluestone Middle School's ranking?
Bluestone Middle School is ranked #635 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
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 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bluestone Middle School?
363 students attend Bluestone Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bluestone Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluestone Middle School?
Bluestone Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluestone Middle School offer ?
Bluestone Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Bluestone Middle School part of?
Bluestone Middle School is part of Mecklenburg Co PBLC Schs School District.

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