Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, Thornburg 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 71% (which is higher 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 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thornburg Middle serves the eastern part of Spotsylvania, VA, covering an area of approximately 38.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornburg Middle School's student population of 755 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
755 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thornburg 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 Thornburg Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1295 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornburg Middle School's ranking?
Thornburg Middle School is ranked #1295 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thornburg Middle School often compared to?
Thornburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Battlefield Middle School, Post Oak Middle School, Freedom 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 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thornburg Middle School?
755 students attend Thornburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Thornburg Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thornburg Middle School?
Thornburg Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thornburg Middle School offer ?
Thornburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thornburg Middle School part of?
Thornburg Middle School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
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