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#1161 of 1,851 schools in VA
Graham Intermediate
Elementary School · Tazewell County Public Schools · Bluefield, VA
A Tazewell County Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
808 Greever Ave, Bluefield, VA 24605
- Math 70% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Graham Intermediate score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 74% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Graham Intermediate 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,179/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluefield), 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
$51,411
Median home value
$144,600
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushfork Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Bluefield Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 3–5 | 2.9 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Bluefield Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–2 | 3.2 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Bluewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 170 | 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.
Tazewell County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Graham Intermediate is listed in Tazewell County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graham Intermediate
Graham Intermediate is a public elementary school in Bluefield, VA, part of Tazewell County Public Schools, serving approximately 383 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,161 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graham Intermediate
What grades does Graham Intermediate serve?
Graham Intermediate serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Graham Intermediate?
Graham Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Intermediate is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graham Intermediate rank in VA?
Graham Intermediate ranks #1,161 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Graham Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Graham Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Graham Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graham Intermediate has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Graham Intermediate a charter school?
No, Graham Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Graham Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Graham Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graham Intermediate?
86.2% of students at Graham Intermediate 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (276) 326-3737
- Area population (ZIP 24605)
- 8,839
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 24605; 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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