Sussex Central Middle School (Closed 2014)
Sussex Central Middle School served 369 students in grades 4-7.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-7
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)58%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)58%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
76%
22%
White
21%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
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