Fort Chiswell Middle School vs. Rural Retreat Middle School
Should I attend Fort Chiswell Middle School or Rural Retreat Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fort Chiswell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Rural Retreat Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Fort Chiswell Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 226 students in grades 6-8, Rural Retreat Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
315 students
226 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#346 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
101
70
Grade 7 Students
111
76
Grade 8 Students
103
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
95%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
