Serving 908 students in grades 6-8, Pulaski County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower 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 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 908 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pulaski County Middle School's student population of 908 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
908 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pulaski County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pulaski County Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
5%
22%
White
82%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pulaski County Middle School's ranking?
Pulaski County Middle School is ranked #1354 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pulaski County Middle School?
908 students attend Pulaski County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pulaski County Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pulaski County Middle School?
Pulaski County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pulaski County Middle School offer ?
Pulaski County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pulaski County Middle School part of?
Pulaski County Middle School is part of Pulaski Co PBLC Schs School District.
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