Sussex Central Middle School (Closed 2014)

21356 Sussex Dr
Sussex, VA 23884
Sussex Central Middle School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
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 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-7
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(12-13)
58%
71%
(12-13)
58%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
76%
22%
White
21%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Sussex Central Middle School?
369 students attend Sussex Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sussex Central Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 13:1, 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 4-7
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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