Winchester City PBLC Schs School District

12 N Washington St
Winchester, VA 22601
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Winchester City PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,143 students in Winchester City PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Winchester City PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
4,143 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Winchester City PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (VA)
#77 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Winchester City PBLC Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winchester City PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
62%
69%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winchester City PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Winchester City PBLC Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,710 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
18%
# Black Students
442 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
11%
22%
# White Students
1,553 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
38%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
330 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
142
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
297
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
288
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
288
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
308
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
294
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
295
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
295
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
328
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
404
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
317
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,223 is higher than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,862 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart display total revenue of Winchester City PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$78 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart display total spending of Winchester City PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,223
$15,672
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Winchester City PBLC Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,862
$15,424
This chart display average spending per public school student in Winchester City PBLC Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Winchester City PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Handley High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 Handley Blvd
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #22.
Daniel Morgan Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
48 S Purcell Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Grades: 7-8
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
John Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
427 Meadow Branch Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Virginia Ave. Charlotte Dehart Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Virginia Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Grades: PK-4
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Cedarmeade Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 S Loudoun St
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Daniel Morgan Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
48 S. Purcell St.
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Grades: 5-6
| 589 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Winchester City PBLC Schs School District?
Winchester City PBLC Schs School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,143 students.
What is the rank of Winchester City PBLC Schs School District?
Winchester City PBLC Schs School District is ranked #73 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester City PBLC Schs School District?
41% of Winchester City PBLC Schs School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winchester City PBLC Schs School District?
Winchester City PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Winchester City PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,862 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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