Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, S. Gordon Stewart 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 is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: S. Gordon Stewart Middle serves the northeast part of Fort Defiance, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 160.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S. Gordon Stewart Middle School is 0.33, 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
#908 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
81%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
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 #908 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Stuarts Draft Middle School, Wilson Middle School, Fort Defiance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
516 students attend S. Gordon Stewart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of S. Gordon Stewart Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S. Gordon Stewart Middle School?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is S. Gordon Stewart Middle School part of?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School is part of Augusta County School District.
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