Thomas Harrison Middle School
Tel:
(540)434-1949
- Thomas Harrison Middle School serves 861 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Thomas Harrison Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thomas Harrison Middle School's student population of 861 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 861 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Harrison Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Harrison Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1572 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 15% |
| Black | 6% | 23% |
| White | 45% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrisonburg City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Harrison Middle School is Harrisonburg High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Skyline Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Waterman Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrisonburg Bluestone Elementary School
0.9 miles
750 Garbers Church Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540)434-8916 0.9 n/a n/a - Harrisonburg Waterman Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 554 students
0.9 miles
451 Chicago Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540)434-8352 0.9 PK-4 554 - Harrisonburg Keister Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 560 students
1.1 miles
100 Maryland Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540)434-6585 1.1 PK-4 560 - Harrisonburg Harrisonburg H.s. Governor's Stem Academy Vocational School
1.2 miles
One Court Square
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540)437-3302 1.2 n/a n/a - Harrisonburg Harrisonburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 1758 students
1.3 miles
1001 Garbers Church Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540)433-2652 1.3 9-12 1758
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