William Ruffner Middle School (Closed 2010)
William Ruffner Middle School served 445 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 445 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 7% |
Hispanic | 5% | 16% |
Black | 81% | 22% |
White | 12% | 49% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Roanoke City School District |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to William Ruffner Middle School is William Fleming High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Breckinridge Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke William Fleming High School Math: 75% | Reading: 81%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,659 student10
0.8 miles
3649 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781 0.8 9-12 1,659 - Roanoke Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 450 students10
0.9 miles
1616 Nineteenth Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2751 0.9 PK-5 450 - Roanoke Forest Park Academy Alternative School
1.0 miles
2730 Melrose Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923 1 n/a n/a - Roanoke Westside Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 67%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 756 students10
1.1 miles
1441 Westside Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2967 1.1 PK-5 756 - Roanoke Round Hill Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 71%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 694 students10
1.3 miles
2020 Oakland Boulevard
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756 1.3 PK-5 694
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