Serving 567 students in grades 6-8, Queens Lake 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 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Queens Lake Middle School's student population of 567 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 244% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens Lake 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 Queens Lake Middle School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
19%
22%
White
49%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens Lake Middle School's ranking?
Queens Lake Middle School is ranked #366 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Queens Lake Middle School often compared to?
Queens Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lois Hornsby Middle School, Berkeley 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 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Queens Lake Middle School?
567 students attend Queens Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Queens Lake Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Lake Middle School?
Queens Lake Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Queens Lake Middle School offer ?
Queens Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens Lake Middle School part of?
Queens Lake Middle School is part of York County School District.
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