Serving 226 students in grades 6-8, Rural Retreat 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 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 6% 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: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rural Retreat Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rural Retreat Middle School's student population of 226 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rural Retreat Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rural Retreat Middle School is 0.12, 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
#346 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
2%
22%
White
94%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Retreat Middle School's ranking?
Rural Retreat Middle School is ranked #346 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Rural Retreat Middle School often compared to?
Rural Retreat Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Memorial Middle School, Fort Chiswell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rural Retreat Middle School?
226 students attend Rural Retreat Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Rural Retreat Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Retreat Middle School?
Rural Retreat Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rural Retreat Middle School offer ?
Rural Retreat Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Retreat Middle School part of?
Rural Retreat Middle School is part of Wythe Co PBLC Schs School District.
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