Serving 712 students in grades 6-8, William Monroe 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 36% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Monroe Middle School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Monroe Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Monroe Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1283 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
7%
22%
White
70%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Monroe Middle School's ranking?
William Monroe Middle School is ranked #1283 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend William Monroe Middle School?
712 students attend William Monroe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of William Monroe Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Monroe Middle School?
William Monroe Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Monroe Middle School offer ?
William Monroe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Monroe Middle School part of?
William Monroe Middle School is part of Greene Co PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2007
This School is a very credited schoo! The Choir class is very good. Our sports are ok they work very hard though. Our food is good even though I dont eat it that much. We have alot of parent involvement so this school is about a 8 in rating on my scale...
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