Ni River Middle School

11632 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 713 students in grades 6-8, Ni 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 67% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ni River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ni River Middle School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Ni 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 Ni River Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#526 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ni River Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
67%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ni River Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
76%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ni River Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
8%
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Hispanic
14%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ni River Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ni River Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
44%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ni River Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Ni River Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ni River Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ni River Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ni River Middle School's ranking?
Ni River Middle School is ranked #526 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ni River Middle School often compared to?
Ni River Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Middle School, Chancellor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ni River Middle School?
713 students attend Ni River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ni River Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ni River Middle School?
Ni River Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ni River Middle School offer ?
Ni River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ni River Middle School part of?
Ni River Middle School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/20/2022
this is a great school.
- Posted by Administrator - jackson
1   6/25/2020
I just finished 8th grade at Ni River and I have to say the school is not as good as it seems. I was one of the many white students at this school and it was very noticeable that students of color were targeted by teachers and administration. I would notice that many white students would yell and disrupt class all the time and get little to no punishment. But students of color would whisper to a friend or make a funny face and get way harsher punishments. The school also deals with bullying terribly. The school really needs to work on these issues.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - This school Removeded

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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