Serving 387 students in grades 5-8, L.f. Addington Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: L.F. Addington Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Wise, VA, covering approximately 405.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.3 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 17.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L.f. Addington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
L.f. Addington Middle School's student population of 387 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1977
School Rankings
L.f. Addington 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 L.f. Addington Middle School is 0.14, 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
#104 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-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 L.f. Addington Middle School's ranking?
L.f. Addington Middle School is ranked #104 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are L.f. Addington Middle School often compared to?
L.f. Addington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.w. Adams Combined by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend L.f. Addington Middle School?
387 students attend L.f. Addington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of L.f. Addington Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L.f. Addington Middle School?
L.f. Addington Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does L.f. Addington Middle School offer ?
L.f. Addington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is L.f. Addington Middle School part of?
L.f. Addington Middle School is part of Wise County School District.
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