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#888 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 48% in state
Maury River Middle
Middle School · Rockbridge County Public Schools · Lexington, VA
A Rockbridge County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
600 Waddell St, Lexington, VA 24450
- Math 63% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maury River Middle score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maury River 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average588/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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
$77,839
Median home value
$294,200
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek Boys SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Lylburn Downing MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 180 | 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.
Rockbridge County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maury River Middle is listed in Rockbridge County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maury River Middle
Maury River Middle is a public middle school in Lexington, VA, part of Rockbridge County Public Schools, serving approximately 459 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #888 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maury River Middle
What grades does Maury River Middle serve?
Maury River Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Maury River Middle?
Maury River Middle has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maury River Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Maury River Middle is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maury River Middle rank in VA?
Maury River Middle ranks #888 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Maury River Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Maury River Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Maury River Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maury River Middle has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maury River Middle a charter school?
No, Maury River Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maury River Middle a Title I school?
No, Maury River Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maury River Middle?
76.5% of students at Maury River 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
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lexington city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (540) 463-3129
- Area population (ZIP 24450)
- 17,760
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 24450; 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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