Damascus Middle School
Damascus Middle School serves 204 students in grades 6-8.
Damascus Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Damascus Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Damascus Middle School's student population of 204 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 204 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Damascus Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Damascus Middle School is 0.13, 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 | #692 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 78% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | 93% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Damascus Middle School is Holston High School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is E.b. Stanley Middle School (8.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rhea Valley Elementary School (4.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Damascus Holston High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 301 students10
4.4 miles
21308 Monroe Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000 4.4 9-12 301 - Meadowview Rhea Valley Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 425 students10
4.9 miles
31305 Rhea Valley Rd
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-4200 4.9 PK-5 425 - Laurel Bloomery Laurel Elementary School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 65 students10
6.6 miles
300 Gentry Creek Rd
Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680
(423) 727-2685 6.6 PK-6 65 - Abingdon Watauga Elementary School Math: 94% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 565 students10
6.7 miles
23181 Watauga Rd
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600 6.7 PK-5 565 - Mountain City Shady Valley Elementary School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 31 students10
7.7 miles
423 Hwy 133
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422 7.7 PK-6 31
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