Sussex Central Middle School

21356 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Sussex Central Middle School serves 253 students in grades 6-8.
Sussex Central Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in VA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Sussex Central Middle School's student population of 253 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Sussex Central Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sussex Central Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
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Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
76%
22%
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White
18%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sussex Central Middle School's ranking?
Sussex Central Middle School is ranked #1448 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sussex Central Middle School?
253 students attend Sussex Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sussex Central Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex Central Middle School?
Sussex Central Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sussex Central Middle School offer ?
Sussex Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sussex Central Middle School part of?
Sussex Central Middle School is part of Sussex County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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