Below Average
#1525 of 1,851 schools in VA
Kate Collins Middle
Middle School · Waynesboro City Public Schools · Waynesboro, VA
A Waynesboro City Public Schools middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1625 Ivy St, Waynesboro, VA 22980
- Math 46% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kate Collins Middle score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 53% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kate Collins 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,787/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waynesboro), 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
$63,176
Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22980; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Staunton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–9 | 3.5 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Waynesboro City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kate Collins Middle is listed in Waynesboro City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kate Collins Middle
Kate Collins Middle is a public middle school in Waynesboro, VA, part of Waynesboro City Public Schools, serving approximately 624 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,525 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kate Collins Middle
What grades does Kate Collins Middle serve?
Kate Collins Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kate Collins Middle?
Kate Collins Middle has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate Collins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate Collins Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kate Collins Middle rank in VA?
Kate Collins Middle ranks #1,525 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Kate Collins Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kate Collins Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Kate Collins Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kate Collins Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kate Collins Middle a charter school?
No, Kate Collins Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kate Collins Middle a Title I school?
No, Kate Collins Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kate Collins Middle?
90.5% of students at Kate Collins 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
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Waynesboro city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (540) 946-4635
- Area population (ZIP 22980)
- 32,756
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 22980; 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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