Serving 771 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Harrison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Harrison Middle serves the northern part of Harrisonburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 8.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Harrison Middle School's student population of 771 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
771 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Thomas Harrison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Harrison Middle School is 0.62, 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
#1502 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
34%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Harrison Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Harrison Middle School is ranked #1502 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thomas Harrison Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Harrison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Harrison Middle School?
771 students attend Thomas Harrison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thomas Harrison Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Harrison Middle School?
Thomas Harrison Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Harrison Middle School offer ?
Thomas Harrison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas Harrison Middle School part of?
Thomas Harrison Middle School is part of Harrisonburg City School District.
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