Sandusky Middle School

805 Chinook Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Sandusky 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 29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Sandusky Middle School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Sandusky 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 Sandusky Middle School is 0.65, 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)
#1534 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
29%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandusky 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)
52%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandusky 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)
30-34%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
52%
22%
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White
25%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Sandusky 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
94%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandusky Middle School's ranking?
Sandusky Middle School is ranked #1534 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sandusky Middle School?
543 students attend Sandusky Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sandusky Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandusky Middle School?
Sandusky Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandusky Middle School offer ?
Sandusky Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandusky Middle School part of?
Sandusky Middle School is part of Lynchburg City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandusky Middle School located?
Sandusky Middle School is located in the Sandusky neighborhood of Lynchburg, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Sandusky.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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