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#1130 of 1,851 schools in VA
Andrew Lewis Middle
Middle School · Salem City Public Schools · Salem, VA
A Salem City Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
616 South College Ave, Salem, VA 24153
- Math 74% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Andrew Lewis Middle score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 75% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Andrew Lewis Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,691
Median home value
$251,400
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Northside MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Glenvar MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Salem City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Andrew Lewis Middle is listed in Salem City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Andrew Lewis Middle
Andrew Lewis Middle is a public middle school in Salem, VA, part of Salem City Public Schools, serving approximately 850 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,130 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andrew Lewis Middle
What grades does Andrew Lewis Middle serve?
Andrew Lewis Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Andrew Lewis Middle?
Andrew Lewis Middle has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Lewis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Lewis Middle is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Andrew Lewis Middle rank in VA?
Andrew Lewis Middle ranks #1,130 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Andrew Lewis Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Andrew Lewis Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Andrew Lewis Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Andrew Lewis Middle has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Andrew Lewis Middle a charter school?
No, Andrew Lewis Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Andrew Lewis Middle a Title I school?
No, Andrew Lewis Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andrew Lewis Middle?
47.6% of students at Andrew Lewis Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 850
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Salem city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (540) 387-2513
- Area population (ZIP 24153)
- 38,249
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24153; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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