Graham Middle School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(276) 326-1101
Graham Middle School serves 416 students in grades 6-8.
Graham Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (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 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Graham Middle School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 416 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Graham Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Graham Middle School is 0.21, 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 | #462 out of 1791 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 82% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 16% |
| Black | 5% | 22% |
| White | 89% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tazewell County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Graham Middle School is Graham High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bluefield Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tazewell Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bluefield Graham High School Math: 70% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 520 students10
0.4 miles
210 Valleydale
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235 0.4 9-12 520 - Tazewell Tazewell Elementary School Math: 92% | Reading: 87%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 477 students10
1.2 miles
175 Parkview Drive
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441 1.2 PK-5 477 - Bluefield Bluefield Alternative Learning Center Alternative School Grades: 9-12
1.4 miles
2002 Stadium Drive
Bluefield, WV 24702
(304) 325-2481 1.4 9-12 n/a - Bluefield Bluefield Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 444 students10
1.4 miles
2002 Stadium Drive
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-2481 1.4 6-8 444 - Bluefield Graham Intermediate Math: 84% | Reading: 77%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 280 students10
1.5 miles
808 Greever Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737 1.5 3-5 280
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