Chilhowie Middle School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(276) 646-3942
Chilhowie Middle School serves 331 students in grades 6-8.
Chilhowie Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Chilhowie Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Chilhowie Middle School's student population of 331 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 331 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chilhowie Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chilhowie Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1111 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 69% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 94% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smyth County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chilhowie Middle School is Chilhowie High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Glade Spring Middle School (5.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chilhowie Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chilhowie Chilhowie High School Math: 77% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 402 students10
0.0 miles
1160 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966 0 9-12 402 - Chilhowie Chilhowie Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 71%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 581 students10
0.8 miles
130 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220 0.8 PK-5 581 - Marion Smyth County Career & Technical Center Vocational School
2.9 miles
147 Fox Valley Rd
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117 2.9 n/a n/a - Glade Spring Glade Spring Middle School Math: 83% | Reading: 83%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 285 students10
5.9 miles
33474 Stage Coach Rd
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800 5.9 6-8 285 - Saltville Northwood High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 281 students10
7.1 miles
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751 7.1 9-12 281
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