Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, S Gordon Stewart Middle School ranks in the top 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 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S Gordon Stewart Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
S Gordon Stewart Middle School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S Gordon Stewart Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S Gordon Stewart Middle School is 0.30, 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
#890 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
4%
22%
White
83%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S Gordon Stewart Middle School's ranking?
S Gordon Stewart Middle School is ranked #890 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are S Gordon Stewart Middle School often compared to?
S Gordon Stewart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Middle School, Stuarts Draft Middle School, Ft Defiance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend S Gordon Stewart Middle School?
510 students attend S Gordon Stewart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of S Gordon Stewart Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S Gordon Stewart Middle School?
S Gordon Stewart Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does S Gordon Stewart Middle School offer ?
S Gordon Stewart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is S Gordon Stewart Middle School part of?
S Gordon Stewart Middle School is part of Augusta Co PBLC Schs School District.
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