Very Good
#387 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 21% in state
Rural Retreat Middle
Middle School · Wythe County Public Schools · Rural Retreat, VA
A Wythe County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
325 E. Buck Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368
- Math 67% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rural Retreat Middle score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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
76%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rural Retreat 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average328/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rural Retreat), 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
$66,234
Median home value
$163,200
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Wythe County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Chiswell MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 306 | Compare → |
| Scott Memorial MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 305 | 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.
Wythe County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,467NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rural Retreat Middle is listed in Wythe County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rural Retreat Middle
Rural Retreat Middle is a public middle school in Rural Retreat, VA, part of Wythe County Public Schools, serving approximately 229 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rural Retreat Middle
What grades does Rural Retreat Middle serve?
Rural Retreat Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rural Retreat Middle?
Rural Retreat Middle has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rural Retreat Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rural Retreat Middle is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rural Retreat Middle rank in VA?
Rural Retreat Middle ranks #387 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Rural Retreat Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rural Retreat Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Rural Retreat Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rural Retreat Middle has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rural Retreat Middle a charter school?
No, Rural Retreat Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rural Retreat Middle a Title I school?
No, Rural Retreat Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rural Retreat Middle?
76.0% of students at Rural Retreat 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
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wythe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (276) 686-5200
- Area population (ZIP 24368)
- 5,372
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 24368; 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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