Pulaski Middle School (Closed 2021)

500 Pico Terrace
Pulaski, VA 24301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pulaski 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 was 71% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 78%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
391 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
(18-19)
71%
82%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pulaski Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
74%
78%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pulaski Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
(19-20)
3%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pulaski Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
5%
22%
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White
(19-20)
85%
49%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
6%
6%
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n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
79%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pulaski Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
How many students attend Pulaski Middle School?
391 students attend Pulaski Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pulaski Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pulaski Middle School offer ?
Pulaski Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pulaski Middle School part of?
Pulaski Middle School is part of Pulaski County Public Schools School District.

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