Central Middle School

367 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 357 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Central Middle School's student population of 357 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.17, 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)
#217 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
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77%
54%
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83%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
2%
18%
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Black
2%
22%
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White
91%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #217 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Read Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
357 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Central Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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