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#957 of 1,851 schools in VA
Prospect Heights Middle
Middle School · Orange County Public Schools · Orange, VA
An Orange County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
202 Dailey Drive, Orange, VA 22960
- Math 67% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prospect Heights Middle score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prospect Heights 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,810/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange), 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
$79,081
Median home value
$274,700
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22960; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Orange County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 679 | 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.
Orange County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prospect Heights Middle is listed in Orange County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prospect Heights Middle
Prospect Heights Middle is a public middle school in Orange, VA, part of Orange County Public Schools, serving approximately 447 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #957 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prospect Heights Middle
What grades does Prospect Heights Middle serve?
Prospect Heights Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Prospect Heights Middle?
Prospect Heights Middle has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Heights Middle is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prospect Heights Middle rank in VA?
Prospect Heights Middle ranks #957 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Prospect Heights Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Prospect Heights Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Prospect Heights Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prospect Heights Middle has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prospect Heights Middle a charter school?
No, Prospect Heights Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prospect Heights Middle a Title I school?
No, Prospect Heights Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prospect Heights Middle?
68.9% of students at Prospect Heights 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
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (540) 661-4400
- Area population (ZIP 22960)
- 10,877
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 22960; 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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