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#1671 of 1,851 schools in VA

Breckinridge Middle

Middle School · Roanoke City Public Schools · Roanoke, VA

A Roanoke City Public Schools middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3901 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012

  • Math 39% vs VA 66% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-32.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.7 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$18,406
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Students at Breckinridge Middle score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 SOL)
School
State
66%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
73%
2017
ELA
72%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Breckinridge 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,717/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roanoke), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,002

Median home value

$177,000

Median rent

$1,002/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

54.6%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Addison Aerospace Magnet MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.36–81.7 mi483Compare →
Roanoke Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–121.9 mi378Compare →
Roanoke Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–122.2 mi368Compare →
Minnick SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–112.3 mi55Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Roanoke City Public Schools

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#19 of 24
District spending per student
$18,406NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Breckinridge Middle is listed in Roanoke City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Breckinridge Middle

Breckinridge Middle is a public middle school in Roanoke, VA, part of Roanoke City Public Schools, serving approximately 595 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,671 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Breckinridge Middle

What grades does Breckinridge Middle serve?

Breckinridge Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Breckinridge Middle?

Breckinridge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Breckinridge Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Breckinridge Middle is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Breckinridge Middle rank in VA?

Breckinridge Middle ranks #1,671 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Breckinridge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Breckinridge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Breckinridge Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Breckinridge Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Breckinridge Middle a charter school?

No, Breckinridge Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Breckinridge Middle a Title I school?

No, Breckinridge Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Breckinridge Middle?

100.2% of students at Breckinridge 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
595
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Roanoke city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%
Area population (ZIP 24012)
28,734
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
40.2
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 24012; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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