Kilmer Middle School vs. Thoreau Middle School
Should I attend Kilmer Middle School or Thoreau 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
Kilmer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Thoreau Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,131 students in grades 7-8, Kilmer 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 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,169 students in grades 7-8, Thoreau Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,131 students
1,169 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#156 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
558
574
Grade 8 Students
573
595
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
27%
18%
% Hispanic
17%
18%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
44%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
