Serving 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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-7
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School's student population of 787 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary 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 Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School is 0.38, 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
#1044 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
10%
22%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School is ranked #1044 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School?
787 students attend Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School?
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School offer ?
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School part of?
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary Middle School is part of Giles County School District.
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