Serving 586 students in grades 6-8, Jackson P. Burley 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 59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson P. Burley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Jackson P. Burley Middle School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson P. Burley 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 Jackson P. Burley Middle School is 0.72, which is more 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
#801 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
19%
22%
White
42%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson P. Burley Middle School's ranking?
Jackson P. Burley Middle School is ranked #801 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Jackson P. Burley Middle School often compared to?
Jackson P. Burley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leslie H. Walton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Jackson P. Burley Middle School?
586 students attend Jackson P. Burley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Jackson P. Burley Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson P. Burley Middle School?
Jackson P. Burley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson P. Burley Middle School offer ?
Jackson P. Burley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson P. Burley Middle School part of?
Jackson P. Burley Middle School is part of Albemarle County School District.
In what neighborhood is Jackson P. Burley Middle School located?
Jackson P. Burley Middle School is located in the Rose Hill neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Rose Hill.
School Reviews
2 5/21/2015
There is lots of bullying and teachers do not know how to deal with it the right way. Education level isn't that high. The classroom teachers are friendly, but school overall wasn't the best first year for me!
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