Excellent
#164 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 9% in state
Montross Middle
Middle School · Westmoreland County Public Schools · Montross, VA
A Westmoreland County Public Schools middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8884 Menokin Road, Montross, VA 22520
- Math 83% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montross Middle score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
100.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Montross 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average455/100K
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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
$69,063
Median home value
$242,700
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Westmoreland County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montross Middle is listed in Westmoreland County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montross Middle
Montross Middle is a public middle school in Montross, VA, part of Westmoreland County Public Schools, serving approximately 336 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montross Middle
What grades does Montross Middle serve?
Montross Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Montross Middle?
Montross Middle has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montross Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Montross Middle is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montross Middle rank in VA?
Montross Middle ranks #164 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Montross Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Montross Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Montross Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montross Middle has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Montross Middle a charter school?
No, Montross Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montross Middle a Title I school?
No, Montross Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montross Middle?
100.6% of students at Montross 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
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (804) 493-9818
- Area population (ZIP 22520)
- 5,014
- Area average commute
- 40.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 22520; 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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