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#819 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 44% in state
North Fork Middle
Middle School · Shenandoah County Public Schools · Quicksburg, VA
A Shenandoah County Public Schools middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1018 Caverns Road, Quicksburg, VA 22847
- Math 79% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Fork Middle score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 79% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
79.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Fork 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average477/100K
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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
$70,000
Median home value
$240,300
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Shenandoah County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Muhlenberg MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 499 | Compare → |
| Signal Knob MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shenandoah County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Fork Middle is listed in Shenandoah County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Fork Middle
North Fork Middle is a public middle school in Quicksburg, VA, part of Shenandoah County Public Schools, serving approximately 359 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #819 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Fork Middle
What grades does North Fork Middle serve?
North Fork Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Fork Middle?
North Fork Middle has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fork Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fork Middle is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Fork Middle rank in VA?
North Fork Middle ranks #819 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is North Fork Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
North Fork 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 North Fork Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Fork Middle has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Fork Middle a charter school?
No, North Fork Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Fork Middle a Title I school?
No, North Fork Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Fork Middle?
79.1% of students at North Fork 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Shenandoah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (540) 477-2953
- Area population (ZIP 22847)
- 700
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 22847; 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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