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#1576 of 1,851 schools in VA

Elkton Middle

Middle School · Rockingham County Public Schools · Elkton, VA

A Rockingham County Public Schools middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

21063 Blue and Gold Dr, Elkton, VA 22827

  • Math 50% vs VA 66% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$14,743
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at Elkton Middle score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 SOL)
School
State
66%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2017
ELA
86%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
68%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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

64.1%

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 Elkton 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,076/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkton), 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

$67,425

Median home value

$237,900

Median rent

$850/mo

College educated

13.6%

Homeownership

77.9%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22827; 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

3 in Rockingham County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
J. Frank Hillyard MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.86–8Not available642Compare →
Montevideo MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.66–8Not available619Compare →
Wilbur S. Pence MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.06–8Not available669Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Rockingham County Public Schools

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#13 of 23
District spending per student
$14,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elkton Middle is listed in Rockingham County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elkton Middle

Elkton Middle is a public middle school in Elkton, VA, part of Rockingham County Public Schools, serving approximately 608 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,576 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elkton Middle

What grades does Elkton Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Elkton Middle?

Elkton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkton Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Elkton Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elkton Middle rank in VA?

Elkton Middle ranks #1,576 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Elkton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Elkton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Elkton Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkton Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Elkton Middle a charter school?

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

Is Elkton Middle a Title I school?

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

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

64.1% of students at Elkton 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
608
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
Area population (ZIP 22827)
10,357
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
46.4
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 22827; 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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