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#809 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 44% in state

Louisa County Middle

Middle School · Louisa County Public Schools · Mineral, VA

A middle school in Mineral, VA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1009 Davis Hwy, Mineral, VA 23117

  • Math 79% vs VA 66% (2025)
  • Reading 80% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • 233.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio233.6:1
District spending per student$15,182
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Students at Louisa County Middle score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency79%(2025 SOL)
School
State
66%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency80%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 79% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2017
ELA
77%
2018
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
76%
2025
Math
79%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

65.3%

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 Louisa County 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated772/100K

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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

$85,786

Median home value

$272,700

Median rent

$1,032/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23117; 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.

Louisa County Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$15,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Louisa County Middle

Louisa County Middle is a public middle school in Mineral, VA, part of Louisa County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,168 students in grades 6th-8th with a 233.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Louisa County Middle

What grades does Louisa County Middle serve?

Louisa County Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Louisa County Middle?

Louisa County Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisa County Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Louisa County Middle is 233.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Louisa County Middle rank in VA?

Louisa County Middle ranks #809 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Louisa County Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Louisa County Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Louisa County Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Louisa County Middle has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Louisa County Middle a charter school?

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

Is Louisa County Middle a Title I school?

No, Louisa County Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

65.3% of students at Louisa County 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
1,168
Student-Teacher Ratio
233.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Louisa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%
Area population (ZIP 23117)
10,772
Area average commute
37.5 min
Area median age
47.6
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 23117; 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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