Top Rankings
Middlesex County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,244 students in Middlesex County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Middlesex County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
1,244 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Middlesex County 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
59%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
212 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
17%
22%
# White Students
857 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
69%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
99
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,273 is higher 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 $15,349 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,273
$15,473
Spending / Student
$15,349
$15,228
Best Middlesex County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middlesex High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
454 General Puller Highway
Saluda, VA 23149
(804) 758-2132
Saluda, VA 23149
(804) 758-2132
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Middlesex Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
823 Philpot Rd.
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2496
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2496
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #33.
St. Clare Walker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6814 General Puller Highway
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2561
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2561
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Middlesex County School District?
Middlesex County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,244 students.
What is the rank of Middlesex County School District?
Middlesex County School District is ranked #98 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex County School District?
69% of Middlesex County School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Middlesex County School District?
Middlesex County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Middlesex County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,349 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
