Fort Blackmore Primary
Tel:
(276)995-2471
- Fort Blackmore Primary serves 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-79% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Fort Blackmore Primary places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fort Blackmore Primary's student population of 101 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 101 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fort Blackmore Primary's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fort Blackmore Primary is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1754 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | n/a | 23% |
| White | 98% | 50% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scott Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fort Blackmore Primary is Twin Springs High School (6.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dungannon Intermediate (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dungannon Intermediate (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dungannon Dungannon Intermediate Grades: 4-7 | 58 students
0.1 miles
113 Fifth Avenue, Highway 65 A
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276)467-2281 0.1 4-7 58 - Nickelsville Twin Springs High School Grades: 8-12 | 244 students
6.3 miles
273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276)479-2185 6.3 8-12 244 - Duffield Rye Cove High School Grades: 8-12 | 264 students
6.9 miles
164 Eagles Nest Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276)940-2701 6.9 8-12 264 - Duffield Rye Cove Intermediate Grades: 5-7 | 160 students
7.0 miles
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276)940-2322 7.0 5-7 160 - Nickelsville Nickelsville Elementary School Grades: PK-7 | 276 students
7.6 miles
11415 Nickesville Hwy, Highway
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276)479-2676 7.6 PK-7 276
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