Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Northside Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Northside Middle serves the northeast part of Roanoke, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 18.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Northside Middle School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
648 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northside Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside Middle School is 0.69, 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
#520 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
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)17.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-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 Northside Middle School's ranking?
Northside Middle School is ranked #520 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Northside Middle School often compared to?
Northside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cave Spring Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Northside Middle School?
648 students attend Northside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Northside Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside Middle School?
Northside Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside Middle School offer ?
Northside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Northside Middle School part of?
Northside Middle School is part of Roanoke County School District.
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