Below Average
#1409 of 1,851 schools in VA
O. Trent Bonner Middle
Middle School · Danville City Public Schools · Danville, VA
A Danville City Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
300 Apollo Ave, Danville, VA 24540
- Math 55% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at O. Trent Bonner Middle score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2019, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
94.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where O. Trent Bonner 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), 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
$47,207
Median home value
$146,100
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 0.1 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Rivermont School - Dan RiverPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 3–12 | 0.6 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Building Blocks Center for Children With AutismPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 1.1 mi | 15 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Danville City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
O. Trent Bonner Middle is listed in Danville City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About O. Trent Bonner Middle
O. Trent Bonner Middle is a public middle school in Danville, VA, part of Danville City Public Schools, serving approximately 573 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,409 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about O. Trent Bonner Middle
What grades does O. Trent Bonner Middle serve?
O. Trent Bonner Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend O. Trent Bonner Middle?
O. Trent Bonner Middle has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O. Trent Bonner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at O. Trent Bonner Middle is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O. Trent Bonner Middle rank in VA?
O. Trent Bonner Middle ranks #1,409 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is O. Trent Bonner Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
O. Trent Bonner Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 O. Trent Bonner Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, O. Trent Bonner Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is O. Trent Bonner Middle a charter school?
No, O. Trent Bonner Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O. Trent Bonner Middle a Title I school?
No, O. Trent Bonner Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O. Trent Bonner Middle?
94.9% of students at O. Trent Bonner 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
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Danville city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (434) 799-6446
- Area population (ZIP 24540)
- 31,491
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 24540; 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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