Peter Muhlenberg Middle School vs. Signal Knob Middle School
Should you attend Peter Muhlenberg Middle School or Signal Knob Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Signal Knob Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Serving 451 students in grades 6-8, Peter Muhlenberg Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 417 students in grades 6-8, Signal Knob Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
451 students
417 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1427 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1292 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
139
134
Grade 7 Students
162
131
Grade 8 Students
150
152
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
20%
11%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
73%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
