Virginia Middle School is a former high school, is a historical landmark, and is now a middle school located in Bristol, Virginia. It is a part of Bristol Virginia Public Schools.
Serving 452 students in grades 6-8, Virginia 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 56% (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 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virginia Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bristol, VA school district, covering approximately 13.2 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge being 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Middle School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
452 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
Virginia 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 Virginia Middle School is 0.41, 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
#1146 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
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)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-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 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bearcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Middle School's ranking?
Virginia Middle School is ranked #1146 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% 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 Virginia Middle School?
452 students attend Virginia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Virginia Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Middle School?
Virginia Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia Middle School offer ?
Virginia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Virginia Middle School part of?
Virginia Middle School is part of Bristol City School District.
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