Serving 236 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Rural Retreat Middle serves the western part of its school district in Rural Retreat, VA, covering an area of approximately 180.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 13.6 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rural Retreat Middle School's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
236 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rural Retreat 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 Rural Retreat Middle School is 0.06, 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
#209 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 20-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 Rural Retreat Middle School's ranking?
Rural Retreat Middle School is ranked #209 out of 1,773 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 Fort Chiswell Middle School, Scott Memorial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
236 students attend Rural Retreat Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rural Retreat Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rural Retreat Middle School part of?
Rural Retreat Middle School is part of Wythe County School District.
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