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#1152 of 1,851 schools in VA
Northampton Middle
Middle School · Northampton County Public Schools · Eastville, VA
A Northampton County Public Schools middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16041 Courthouse Road, Eastville, VA 23347
- Math 41% vs VA 67% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northampton Middle score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 53% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northampton 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average446/100K
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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
$84,479
Median rent
$478/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23347; 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.
Northampton County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northampton Middle is listed in Northampton County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northampton Middle
Northampton Middle is a public middle school in Eastville, VA, part of Northampton County Public Schools, serving approximately 221 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northampton Middle
What grades does Northampton Middle serve?
Northampton Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Northampton Middle?
Northampton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northampton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northampton Middle is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northampton Middle rank in VA?
Northampton Middle ranks #1,152 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Northampton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northampton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Northampton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northampton Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Northampton Middle a charter school?
No, Northampton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northampton Middle a Title I school?
No, Northampton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northampton Middle?
99.1% of students at Northampton 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (757) 678-5151
- Area population (ZIP 23347)
- 488
- Area median age
- 56.2
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 23347; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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