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Fredericksburg City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,762 students in Fredericksburg City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Fredericksburg City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
3,762 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Fredericksburg City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
59%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.71
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
350 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
9%
7%
# Hispanic Students
833 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
19%
# Black Students
1,241 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
33%
22%
# White Students
967 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
26%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
346 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
141
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
394
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
332
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
315
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
276
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
257
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
254
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
282
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
220
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
229
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,496 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,063
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,496
$15,228
Best Fredericksburg City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Monroe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 310-0029
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 310-0029
Grades: PK-5
| 912 students
Rank: #33.
Walker-grant Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
One Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hugh Mercer Elementary School
Magnet School
2100 Cowan Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115
Grades: PK-5
| 959 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065
Grades: PK
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fredericksburg City School District?
Fredericksburg City School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,762 students.
What is the rank of Fredericksburg City School District?
Fredericksburg City School District is ranked #123 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fredericksburg City School District?
33% of Fredericksburg City School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fredericksburg City School District?
Fredericksburg City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Fredericksburg City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,496 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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