Amelia County Middle School

8740 Otterburn Road
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 365 students in grades 6-8, Amelia County 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 37% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Amelia County Middle School's student population of 365 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Amelia County 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 Amelia County Middle School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1355 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Amelia County Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
37%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Amelia County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
61%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amelia County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Amelia County Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Amelia County Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Amelia County Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Amelia County Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Amelia County Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Amelia County Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Amelia County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Amelia County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Amelia County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amelia County Middle School's ranking?
Amelia County Middle School is ranked #1355 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Amelia County Middle School often compared to?
Amelia County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amelia County Elementary School, Amelia County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Amelia County Middle School?
365 students attend Amelia County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Amelia County Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amelia County Middle School?
Amelia County Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amelia County Middle School offer ?
Amelia County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amelia County Middle School part of?
Amelia County Middle School is part of Amelia County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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