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#1131 of 1,851 schools in VA
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Middle School · Stafford County Public Schools · Falmouth, VA
A Stafford County Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 Cambridge St, Falmouth, VA 22405
- Math 72% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,034/100K
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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
$128,315
Median home value
$413,100
Median rent
$1,931/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22405; 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Stafford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #13 of 32
- District spending per student
- $13,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is listed in Stafford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is a public middle school in Falmouth, VA, part of Stafford County Public Schools, serving approximately 600 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,131 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
What grades does Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle serve?
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle?
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle rank in VA?
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle ranks #1,131 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward E. Drew Jr. 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 Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle a charter school?
No, Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle a Title I school?
No, Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle?
76.3% of students at Edward E. Drew Jr. 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
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Stafford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (540) 371-1415
- Area population (ZIP 22405)
- 36,093
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 22405; 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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