Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Fort Blackmore Primary ranks in the top 50% 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 60-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Blackmore Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Blackmore Primary's student population of 89 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Blackmore Primary 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 Fort Blackmore Primary is 0.10, 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
#652 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Blackmore Primary's ranking?
Fort Blackmore Primary is ranked #652 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fort Blackmore Primary?
89 students attend Fort Blackmore Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fort Blackmore Primary students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Blackmore Primary?
Fort Blackmore Primary has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Blackmore Primary offer ?
Fort Blackmore Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Blackmore Primary part of?
Fort Blackmore Primary is part of Scott County School District.
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