Excellent
#34 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 2% in state
Parry Mccluer Middle
Middle School · Buena Vista City Public Schools · Buena Vista, VA
A Buena Vista City Public Schools middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2329 Chestnut Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Math 83% vs VA 67% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parry Mccluer Middle score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
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 Parry Mccluer 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average379/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Vista), 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
$53,672
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24416; 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.
Buena Vista City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parry Mccluer Middle is listed in Buena Vista City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parry Mccluer Middle
Parry Mccluer Middle is a public middle school in Buena Vista, VA, part of Buena Vista City Public Schools, serving approximately 119 students in grades 6th-7th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parry Mccluer Middle
What grades does Parry Mccluer Middle serve?
Parry Mccluer Middle serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Parry Mccluer Middle?
Parry Mccluer Middle has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parry Mccluer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Parry Mccluer Middle is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parry Mccluer Middle rank in VA?
Parry Mccluer Middle ranks #34 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Parry Mccluer Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Parry Mccluer Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Parry Mccluer Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parry Mccluer Middle has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parry Mccluer Middle a charter school?
No, Parry Mccluer Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parry Mccluer Middle a Title I school?
No, Parry Mccluer Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parry Mccluer Middle?
89.1% of students at Parry Mccluer 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Buena Vista city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (540) 261-7340
- Area population (ZIP 24416)
- 9,186
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 24416; 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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