Serving 968 students in grades 6-8, Tabb Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 968 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: TABB MIDDLE serves the southeast part of Yorktown, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the zone edge being about 3.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tabb Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tabb Middle School's student population of 968 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
968 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Embrace - Engage - Empower
School Rankings
Tabb Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tabb Middle School is 0.65, 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
#66 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
13%
21%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tabb Middle School's ranking?
Tabb Middle School is ranked #66 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tabb Middle School often compared to?
Tabb Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton Middle School, Yorktown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Tabb Middle School?
968 students attend Tabb Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tabb Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tabb Middle School?
Tabb Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tabb Middle School offer ?
Tabb Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tabb Middle School part of?
Tabb Middle School is part of York County School District.
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