Serving 983 students in grades 6-8, Caroline 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 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caroline Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Milford, VA, encompassing approximately 536.9 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caroline Middle School's student population of 983 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
983 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caroline 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 Caroline Middle School is 0.67, 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
#1341 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)19.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-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 Caroline Middle School's ranking?
Caroline Middle School is ranked #1341 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Caroline Middle School often compared to?
Caroline Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caroline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Caroline Middle School?
983 students attend Caroline Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Caroline Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caroline Middle School?
Caroline Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Caroline Middle School offer ?
Caroline Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Caroline Middle School part of?
Caroline Middle School is part of Caroline County School District.
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