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Glade Spring Middle School vs. Damascus Middle School

Should you attend Glade Spring Middle School or Damascus Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Glade Spring Middle School
33474 Stage Coach Rd
Glade Spring, VA 24340
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Damascus Middle School
32101 Government Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Glade Spring Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Damascus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 233 students in grades 6-8, Glade Spring Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 162 students in grades 6-8, Damascus 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
233 students
162 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glade Spring Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Damascus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glade Spring Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Damascus Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glade Spring Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Damascus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glade Spring Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Damascus Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#307 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#273 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glade Spring Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Damascus Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
93%
(Top 5% in VA)
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glade Spring Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glade Spring Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Glade Spring Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Damascus Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
81
51
Grade 7 Students
64
56
Grade 8 Students
88
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glade Spring Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glade Spring Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glade Spring Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glade Spring Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glade Spring Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glade Spring Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Damascus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glade Spring Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Damascus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(20-21 School Year Data)
15%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glade Spring Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Damascus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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