Serving 937 students in grades 6-8, Grafton Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Grafton Middle serves the southeast part of the Yorktown, VA school district, covering an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grafton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grafton Middle School's student population of 937 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
937 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grafton Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grafton Middle School is 0.65, 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
#168 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
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)10.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 Grafton Middle School's ranking?
Grafton Middle School is ranked #168 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grafton Middle School often compared to?
Grafton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tabb Middle School, Yorktown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Grafton Middle School?
937 students attend Grafton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Grafton Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grafton Middle School?
Grafton Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grafton Middle School offer ?
Grafton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grafton Middle School part of?
Grafton Middle School is part of York County School District.
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