West Point Middle School (Closed 2020)

1040 Thompson Avenue
West Point, VA 23181
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 197 students in grades 6-8, West Point Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(18-19)
90-94%
82%
(18-19)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
How many students attend West Point Middle School?
197 students attend West Point Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of West Point Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Point Middle School?
West Point Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Point Middle School offer ?
West Point Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Point Middle School part of?
West Point Middle School is part of West Point Public Schools School District.

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