Serving 554 students in grades 6-8, Queens Lake 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 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Queens Lake Middle serves the northwest part of Williamsburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 62.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with most living within 3.7 miles of its edge, while the furthest reaches of the zone extend up to 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Queens Lake Middle School's student population of 554 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
554 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Queens Lake Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens Lake Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens Lake Middle School's ranking?
Queens Lake Middle School is ranked #231 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Queens Lake Middle School often compared to?
Queens Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lois Hornsby Middle School, Berkeley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Queens Lake Middle School?
554 students attend Queens Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Queens Lake Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Queens Lake Middle School?
Queens Lake Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Queens Lake Middle School offer ?
Queens Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Queens Lake Middle School part of?
Queens Lake Middle School is part of York County School District.
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