Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, Admiral Richard E. Byrd 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 44% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School's student population of 804 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Admiral Richard E. Byrd 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 Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School is 0.54, 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
#1177 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School's ranking?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School is ranked #1177 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School often compared to?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert E. Aylor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% 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 Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School?
804 students attend Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School offer ?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School part of?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School is part of Frederick County School District.
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