Excellent
#73 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 4% in state
Elydale Middle
Middle School · Lee County Public Schools · Ewing, VA
A Lee County Public Schools middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
128 Elydale Road, Ewing, VA 24248
- Math 74% vs VA 68% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs VA 73% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elydale Middle score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 79% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Elydale 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,107/100K
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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
$60,250
Median home value
$79,900
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Lee County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–7 | Not available | 238 | Compare → |
| Pennington MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 5–7 | Not available | 287 | 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.
Lee County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elydale Middle is listed in Lee County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elydale Middle
Elydale Middle is a public middle school in Ewing, VA, part of Lee County Public Schools, serving approximately 137 students in grades 5th-7th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elydale Middle
What grades does Elydale Middle serve?
Elydale Middle serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Elydale Middle?
Elydale Middle has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elydale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elydale Middle is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elydale Middle rank in VA?
Elydale Middle ranks #73 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Elydale Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Elydale Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Elydale Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elydale Middle has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elydale Middle a charter school?
No, Elydale Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elydale Middle a Title I school?
No, Elydale Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elydale Middle?
100.0% of students at Elydale 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
- 5th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (276) 445-4439
- Area population (ZIP 24248)
- 2,330
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 24248; 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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