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#1391 of 1,851 schools in VA
Dinwiddie County Middle
Middle School · Dinwiddie County Public Schools · Dinwiddie, VA
A middle school in Dinwiddie, VA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 340, Dinwiddie, VA 23841
- Math 46% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dinwiddie County Middle score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dinwiddie County 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,136/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,487
Median home value
$258,900
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,552NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dinwiddie County Middle is listed in Dinwiddie County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dinwiddie County Middle
Dinwiddie County Middle is a public middle school in Dinwiddie, VA, part of Dinwiddie County Public Schools, serving approximately 926 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,391 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dinwiddie County Middle
What grades does Dinwiddie County Middle serve?
Dinwiddie County Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dinwiddie County Middle?
Dinwiddie County Middle has an enrollment of approximately 926 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dinwiddie County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dinwiddie County Middle is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dinwiddie County Middle rank in VA?
Dinwiddie County Middle ranks #1,391 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Dinwiddie County Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dinwiddie County Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Dinwiddie County Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dinwiddie County Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dinwiddie County Middle a charter school?
No, Dinwiddie County Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dinwiddie County Middle a Title I school?
No, Dinwiddie County Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dinwiddie County Middle?
89.7% of students at Dinwiddie County 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
- 926
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dinwiddie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (804) 469-5430
- Area population (ZIP 23841)
- 2,938
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 23841; 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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