Serving 433 students in grades 6-8, Glenvar Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Glenvar Middle serves the northwest part of Salem, VA, covering an area of approximately 122.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of about 6 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenvar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Glenvar Middle School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Campus Size
60 acres
School Motto
Preparing every student, in every school, and in every classroom to be Opportunity Ready.
School Rankings
Glenvar Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenvar Middle School is 0.27, 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
#504 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-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 Glenvar Middle School's ranking?
Glenvar Middle School is ranked #504 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Glenvar Middle School often compared to?
Glenvar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenvar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Glenvar Middle School?
433 students attend Glenvar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Glenvar Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenvar Middle School?
Glenvar Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenvar Middle School offer ?
Glenvar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Glenvar Middle School part of?
Glenvar Middle School is part of Roanoke County School District.
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