Parry Mccluer Middle School
Tel:
(540)261-7340
- Parry Mccluer Middle School serves 154 students in grades 6-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Parry Mccluer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Parry Mccluer Middle School's student population of 154 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-7 |
| Total Students | 154 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Parry Mccluer Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Parry Mccluer Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1123 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 15% |
| Black | 6% | 23% |
| White | 92% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | BUENA VISTA CITY PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Parry Mccluer Middle School is Parry Mccluer High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Parry Mccluer High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is F.w. Kling Junior Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buena Vista Regional Alternative Education Center/buena Vista Alternative School
0.0 miles
2329 Chestnut Avenue
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540)261-2129 0.0 n/a n/a - Buena Vista F.w. Kling Junior Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 217 students
0.8 miles
3400 Lombardy Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540)261-6717 0.8 PK-2 217 - Buena Vista Parry Mccluer High School Grades: 8-12 | 394 students
1.3 miles
100 Bradford Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540)261-2127 1.3 8-12 394 - Buena Vista Enderly Heights Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 194 students
1.7 miles
101 Woodland Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540)261-6151 1.7 3-5 194 - Buena Vista Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 131 students
3.1 miles
20 Burger Circle
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540)261-2418 3.1 PK-5 131
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