Serving 953 students in grades 6-8, Shirley C. Heim 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 953 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shirley C. Heim Middle School's student population of 953 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
953 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
Unity Unleashed
School Rankings
Shirley C. Heim 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 Shirley C. Heim Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1547 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
40%
20%
Black
21%
21%
White
26%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shirley C. Heim Middle School's ranking?
Shirley C. Heim Middle School is ranked #1547 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Shirley C. Heim Middle School often compared to?
Shirley C. Heim Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rodney E. Thompson Middle School, H.h. Poole Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Shirley C. Heim Middle School?
953 students attend Shirley C. Heim Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Shirley C. Heim Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shirley C. Heim Middle School?
Shirley C. Heim Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shirley C. Heim Middle School offer ?
Shirley C. Heim Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shirley C. Heim Middle School part of?
Shirley C. Heim Middle School is part of Stafford County School District.
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