William Ruffner Middle School (Closed 2010)

1601 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
William Ruffner Middle School serves 445 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
81%
22%
White
12%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend William Ruffner Middle School?
445 students attend William Ruffner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of William Ruffner Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Ruffner Middle School?
William Ruffner Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Ruffner Middle School offer ?
William Ruffner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Ruffner Middle School part of?
William Ruffner Middle School is part of Roanoke City Public Schools School District.

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