Vsdb Middle School serves 16 students in grades 6-8.
Vsdb Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vsdb Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vsdb Middle School's student population of 16 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vsdb Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Vsdb Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
8%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
19%
22%
White
43%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vsdb Middle School's ranking?
Vsdb Middle School is ranked #1341 out of 1,792 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Vsdb Middle School?
16 students attend Vsdb Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Vsdb Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 19% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vsdb Middle School?
Vsdb Middle School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vsdb Middle School offer ?
Vsdb Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vsdb Middle School part of?
Vsdb Middle School is part of Vsdb-Staunton School District.
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