Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Narrows Elementary 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 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Narrows Elementary Middle School's student population of 514 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Narrows Elementary 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 Narrows Elementary Middle School is 0.12, 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
#1202 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
94%
44%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Narrows Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Narrows Elementary Middle School is ranked #1202 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Narrows Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Narrows Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Narrows Elementary Middle School?
514 students attend Narrows Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Narrows Elementary Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Narrows Elementary Middle School?
Narrows Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Narrows Elementary Middle School offer ?
Narrows Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Narrows Elementary Middle School part of?
Narrows Elementary Middle School is part of Giles County School District.
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