Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Middle Road Elementary School ranks in the top 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 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: William A. Walton Elementary serves the western part of Prince George, VA, covering an area of approximately 32.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being around 7.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle Road Elementary School's student population of 769 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
769 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, encourage, and inspire every child every day.
School Rankings
Middle Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle Road Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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)14.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Middle Road Elementary School's ranking?
Middle Road Elementary School is ranked #847 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Middle Road Elementary School often compared to?
Middle Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Elementary School, Prince George High School, L.l. Beazley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Middle Road Elementary School?
769 students attend Middle Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Middle Road Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 Middle Road Elementary School?
Middle Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middle Road Elementary School offer ?
Middle Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle Road Elementary School part of?
Middle Road Elementary School is part of Prince George County School District.
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