Below Average
#1557 of 1,851 schools in VA
Journey Middle
Middle School · Albemarle County Public Schools · Charlottesville, VA
An Albemarle County Public Schools middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 Lambs Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22901
- Math 48% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Journey Middle score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 52% 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 70% (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
71.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Journey 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,555/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlottesville), 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
$91,154
Median home value
$473,500
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Hill Charlottesville SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 4–12 | 1.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Walker Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–6 | 2.0 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| St Anne's-belfield SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 832 | Compare → |
| Jackson P. Burley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 551 | Compare → |
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.
Albemarle County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #21 of 24
- District spending per student
- $17,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Journey Middle is listed in Albemarle County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Journey Middle
Journey Middle is a public middle school in Charlottesville, VA, part of Albemarle County Public Schools, serving approximately 607 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,557 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Journey Middle
What grades does Journey Middle serve?
Journey Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Journey Middle?
Journey Middle has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Journey Middle is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Journey Middle rank in VA?
Journey Middle ranks #1,557 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Journey Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Journey 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 Journey Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Journey Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Journey Middle a charter school?
No, Journey Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Journey Middle a Title I school?
No, Journey Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Journey Middle?
71.5% of students at Journey 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
- 607
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Albemarle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (434) 975-9320
- Area population (ZIP 22901)
- 36,922
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
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 22901; 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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