Serving 946 students in grades 6-8, Blacksburg Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 946 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blacksburg Middle School's student population of 946 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
946 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blacksburg Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blacksburg Middle School is 0.45, 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
#546 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blacksburg Middle School's ranking?
Blacksburg Middle School is ranked #546 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Blacksburg Middle School often compared to?
Blacksburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christiansburg Middle School, Auburn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Blacksburg Middle School?
946 students attend Blacksburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Blacksburg Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blacksburg Middle School?
Blacksburg Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blacksburg Middle School offer ?
Blacksburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blacksburg Middle School part of?
Blacksburg Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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