Park View Middle School (Closed 2023)

365 Dockery Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 504 students in grades 6-8, Park View 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 was 54% (which was equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
#783 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Park View Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
54%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park View 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)
75%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park View 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)
50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Park View Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Park View Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Park View Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Park View Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Park View Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Park View Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Park View Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Park View 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
57%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park View 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
11%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park View 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 Park View Middle School's ranking?
Park View Middle School is ranked #783 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Park View Middle School?
504 students attend Park View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Park View Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park View Middle School?
Park View Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park View Middle School offer ?
Park View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Park View Middle School part of?
Park View Middle School is part of Mecklenburg Co PBLC Schs School District.

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