Serving 148 students in grades 6-8, Lylburn Downing Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lylburn Downing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lylburn Downing Middle School's student population of 148 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lylburn Downing Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lylburn Downing Middle School is 0.41, 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
#103 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
4%
22%
White
76%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Lylburn Downing Middle School's ranking?
Lylburn Downing Middle School is ranked #103 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lylburn Downing Middle School?
148 students attend Lylburn Downing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lylburn Downing Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lylburn Downing Middle School?
Lylburn Downing Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lylburn Downing Middle School offer ?
Lylburn Downing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lylburn Downing Middle School part of?
Lylburn Downing Middle School is part of Lexington City PBLC Schs School District.
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