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#911 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 49% in state

Fluvanna Middle

Middle School · Fluvanna County Public Schools · Palmyra, VA

A Fluvanna County Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3717 Central Plains Road, Palmyra, VA 22963

  • Math 78% vs VA 68% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs VA 73% (2025)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)80% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$14,076
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Fluvanna Middle score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency78%(2025 SOL)
School
State
68%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 SOL)
School
State
73%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2017
ELA
77%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
78%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 34 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.2%

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 Fluvanna 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 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average569/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$100,761

Median home value

$294,600

Median rent

$1,419/mo

College educated

42.4%

Homeownership

92.3%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22963; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Fluvanna County Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$14,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fluvanna Middle

Fluvanna Middle is a public middle school in Palmyra, VA, part of Fluvanna County Public Schools, serving approximately 737 students in grades 5th-7th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #911 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fluvanna Middle

What grades does Fluvanna Middle serve?

Fluvanna Middle serves students in grades 5th through 7th.

How many students attend Fluvanna Middle?

Fluvanna Middle has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fluvanna Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Fluvanna Middle is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fluvanna Middle rank in VA?

Fluvanna Middle ranks #911 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Fluvanna Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Fluvanna Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Fluvanna Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fluvanna Middle has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fluvanna Middle a charter school?

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

Is Fluvanna Middle a Title I school?

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

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

37.2% of students at Fluvanna 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
737
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fluvanna County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
Area population (ZIP 22963)
16,786
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
43.5
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 22963; 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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