Parry Mccluer Middle School
Parry Mccluer Middle School serves 144 students in grades 6-7.
Parry Mccluer Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Parry Mccluer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Parry Mccluer Middle School's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-7 |
| Total Students | 144 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Parry Mccluer Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Parry Mccluer Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1165 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 80-84% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | 6% | 22% |
| White | 88% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buena Vista City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Parry Mccluer 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) 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 n/a n/a - Buena Vista F.w. Kling Junior Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 222 students
0.8 miles
3400 Lombardy Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717 0.8 PK-2 222 - Buena Vista Parry Mccluer High School Math: 58% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 389 students10
1.3 miles
100 Bradford Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2127 1.3 8-12 389 - Buena Vista Enderly Heights Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 193 students10
1.7 miles
101 Woodland Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6151 1.7 3-5 193 - Buena Vista Mountain View Elementary School Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 124 students10
3.1 miles
20 Burger Circle
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2418 3.1 K-5 124
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