Serving 732 students in grades 6-8, Frederick County 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 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick County Middle serves the northwest part of Winchester, VA, covering an area of approximately 201.1 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 20.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick County Middle School's student population of 732 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
732 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frederick County 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 Frederick County Middle School is 0.34, 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
#1518 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)11.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Frederick County Middle School's ranking?
Frederick County Middle School is ranked #1518 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Frederick County Middle School often compared to?
Frederick County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School, Robert E. Aylor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Frederick County Middle School?
732 students attend Frederick County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Frederick County Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick County Middle School?
Frederick County Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick County Middle School offer ?
Frederick County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Frederick County Middle School part of?
Frederick County Middle School is part of Frederick County School District.
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