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#1760 of 1,851 schools in VA
Shirley C. Heim Middle
Middle School · Stafford County Public Schools · Stafford, VA
A Stafford County Public Schools middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
320 Telegraph Road, Stafford, VA 22554
- Math 42% vs VA 68% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shirley C. Heim Middle score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 53% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 32 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shirley C. Heim Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,034/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$148,268
Median home value
$482,600
Median rent
$2,000/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.h. Poole MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 1,024 | Compare → |
| Grace Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Andrew G. Wright MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 839 | Compare → |
| Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 877 | 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.
Stafford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #31 of 32
- District spending per student
- $13,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shirley C. Heim Middle is listed in Stafford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shirley C. Heim Middle
Shirley C. Heim Middle is a public middle school in Stafford, VA, part of Stafford County Public Schools, serving approximately 952 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,760 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shirley C. Heim Middle
What grades does Shirley C. Heim Middle serve?
Shirley C. Heim Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shirley C. Heim Middle?
Shirley C. Heim Middle has an enrollment of approximately 952 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirley C. Heim Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirley C. Heim Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shirley C. Heim Middle rank in VA?
Shirley C. Heim Middle ranks #1,760 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Shirley C. Heim Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Shirley C. Heim Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Shirley C. Heim Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shirley C. Heim Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shirley C. Heim Middle a charter school?
No, Shirley C. Heim Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shirley C. Heim Middle a Title I school?
No, Shirley C. Heim Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shirley C. Heim Middle?
56.9% of students at Shirley C. Heim 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
- 952
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stafford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (540) 658-5910
- Area population (ZIP 22554)
- 64,605
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 22554; 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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