Serving 513 students in grades 6-8, Stuarts Draft 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 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Stuart Draft Middle serves the southeastern part of Stuarts Draft, VA, covering an area of approximately 68.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stuarts Draft Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stuarts Draft Middle School's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft Middle School is 0.39, 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
#1017 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
4%
21%
White
77%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stuarts Draft Middle School's ranking?
Stuarts Draft Middle School is ranked #1017 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Stuarts Draft Middle School often compared to?
Stuarts Draft Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Middle School, S. Gordon Stewart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Stuarts Draft Middle School?
513 students attend Stuarts Draft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Stuarts Draft Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stuarts Draft Middle School?
Stuarts Draft Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stuarts Draft Middle School offer ?
Stuarts Draft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Stuarts Draft Middle School part of?
Stuarts Draft Middle School is part of Augusta County School District.
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