Kate Collins Middle School serves 694 students in grades 6-8.
Kate Collins Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kate Collins Middle School's student population of 694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kate Collins Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kate Collins Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1480 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
19%
22%
White
50%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate Collins Middle School's ranking?
Kate Collins Middle School is ranked #1480 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Kate Collins Middle School?
694 students attend Kate Collins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Kate Collins Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kate Collins Middle School?
Kate Collins Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kate Collins Middle School offer ?
Kate Collins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kate Collins Middle School part of?
Kate Collins Middle School is part of Waynesboro City PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
5 5/1/2012
my name is Ron Lane,i am looking for classmates that went to this school in 78-79.please email me if you were a classmate.thank you!! had loads of good times in this school.
5 2/7/2008
I am a past student of Kate Collins Middle School. My name is Cierra Terrell. I want to say that the school did alot for me and there were so many oppertunities. I want to thank everyone for making my education, there, possible. And... a special thanks to the past principal, Julie Zook for helping me through the hard times.
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