Laurel Park Middle School

280 Laurel Park Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Laurel Park Middle School serves 808 students in grades 6-8.
Laurel Park Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in VA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Laurel Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Laurel Park Middle School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
This chart display total students of Laurel Park Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Laurel Park Middle School
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Laurel Park Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Laurel Park Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Laurel Park Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Laurel Park Middle School is 0.66, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
Overall Testing Rank
#611 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Laurel Park Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laurel Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laurel Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Laurel Park Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Laurel Park Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Laurel Park Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
30%
22%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Laurel Park Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
48%
46%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Laurel Park Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Laurel Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laurel Park Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
Diversity Score
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Laurel Park Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laurel Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laurel Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laurel Park Middle School's ranking?
Laurel Park Middle School is ranked #611 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Park Middle School?
808 students attend Laurel Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Laurel Park Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Park Middle School?
Laurel Park Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Park Middle School offer ?
Laurel Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Park Middle School part of?
Laurel Park Middle School is part of Henry Co PBLC Schs School District.

School Reviews

Review Laurel Park Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
Learn about the influence of music on a child’s cognitive mathematical abilities.
August 04, 2023
Preparing for a Successful 'Back to School'
A one-stop guide for parents navigating the 'back to school' season, providing practical and effective strategies tailored to every grade level - from pre-K to high school.
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
July 25, 2023
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
Explore the often-overlooked tool in K-12 education - interim assessments. Understand what they are, their importance, and how they can enhance your child's learning experience. Dive into real-world case studies and find out how technology is changing the game. This informative, parent-friendly article aims to shed light on the value of these assessments in today's educational landscape.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links