Serving 986 students in grades 6-8, King's Fork 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 55% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 986 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: King's Fork Middle serves the northern part of Suffolk, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 78.1 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 4.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 11 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
King's Fork Middle School's student population of 986 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
986 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
King's Fork 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 King's Fork Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1376 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 21-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 King's Fork Middle School's ranking?
King's Fork Middle School is ranked #1376 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are King's Fork Middle School often compared to?
King's Fork Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Middle School, Forest Glen Middle School, John Yeates Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend King's Fork Middle School?
986 students attend King's Fork Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of King's Fork Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King's Fork Middle School?
King's Fork Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does King's Fork Middle School offer ?
King's Fork Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is King's Fork Middle School part of?
King's Fork Middle School is part of Suffolk City School District.
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