Serving 563 students in grades 7-8, Buford 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 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buford Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Charlottesville, VA, encompassing approximately 10.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 3.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buford Middle School's student population of 563 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be at the Right Place, at the Right Time, doing the Right Thing, with the Right Materials.
School Rankings
Buford 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 Buford Middle School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1350 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
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)36.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buford Middle School's ranking?
Buford Middle School is ranked #1350 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Buford Middle School often compared to?
Buford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier Elementary 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 68% VA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Buford Middle School?
563 students attend Buford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Buford Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buford Middle School?
Buford Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buford Middle School offer ?
Buford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buford Middle School part of?
Buford Middle School is part of Charlottesville City School District.
In what neighborhood is Buford Middle School located?
Buford Middle School is located in the Fifeville neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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