Serving 434 students in grades 6-8, Dan River Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dan River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Dan River Middle School's student population of 434 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dan River Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dan River 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
32%
22%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dan River Middle School's ranking?
Dan River Middle School is ranked #411 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Dan River Middle School often compared to?
Dan River Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatham Middle School, Tunstall Middle School, Gretna Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dan River Middle School?
434 students attend Dan River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dan River Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dan River Middle School?
Dan River Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dan River Middle School offer ?
Dan River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dan River Middle School part of?
Dan River Middle School is part of Pittsylvania County School District.
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