Serving 961 students in grades 6-8, Stafford 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 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 961 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stafford Middle serves the eastern part of Stafford, VA, covering an area of approximately 29.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 7.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stafford Middle School's student population of 961 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
961 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Stafford 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 Stafford Middle School is 0.76, 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
#1349 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
32%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
25%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
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)20.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-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 Stafford Middle School's ranking?
Stafford Middle School is ranked #1349 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Stafford Middle School often compared to?
Stafford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H.h. Poole Middle School, T. Benton Gayle 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 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Stafford Middle School?
961 students attend Stafford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Stafford Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stafford Middle School?
Stafford Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stafford Middle School offer ?
Stafford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stafford Middle School part of?
Stafford Middle School is part of Stafford County School District.
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