Ni River Middle School serves 695 students in grades 6-8.
Ni River Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (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 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ni River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ni River Middle School's student population of 695 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ni River Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Ni River Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#526 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
69%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%

Hispanic
12%
18%

Black
14%
22%

White
66%
46%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ni River Middle School's ranking?
Ni River Middle School is ranked #526 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ni River Middle School often compared to?
Ni River Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Middle 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 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ni River Middle School?
695 students attend Ni River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ni River Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ni River Middle School?
Ni River Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ni River Middle School offer ?
Ni River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ni River Middle School part of?
Ni River Middle School is part of Spotsylvania County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 10/20/2022
this is a great school.
1 6/25/2020
I just finished 8th grade at Ni River and I have to say the school is not as good as it seems. I was one of the many white students at this school and it was very noticeable that students of color were targeted by teachers and administration. I would notice that many white students would yell and disrupt class all the time and get little to no punishment. But students of color would whisper to a friend or make a funny face and get way harsher punishments. The school also deals with bullying terribly. The school really needs to work on these issues.
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