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#1385 of 1,851 schools in VA
Stuarts Draft Middle
Middle School · Augusta County Public Schools · Stuarts Draft, VA
An Augusta County Public Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1088 Augusta Farm Rd, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
- Math 56% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stuarts Draft Middle score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 62% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stuarts Draft 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated820/100K
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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
$81,188
Median home value
$260,900
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24477; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keys Academy - Augusta/stuarts DraftPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Pilgrim Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Ridgeview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Staunton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–9 | 4.5 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Augusta County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #16 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stuarts Draft Middle is listed in Augusta County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stuarts Draft Middle
Stuarts Draft Middle is a public middle school in Stuarts Draft, VA, part of Augusta County Public Schools, serving approximately 504 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,385 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 Stuarts Draft Middle
What grades does Stuarts Draft Middle serve?
Stuarts Draft Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Stuarts Draft Middle?
Stuarts Draft Middle has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuarts Draft Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuarts Draft Middle is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stuarts Draft Middle rank in VA?
Stuarts Draft Middle ranks #1,385 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Stuarts Draft Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Stuarts Draft Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Stuarts Draft Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stuarts Draft Middle has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stuarts Draft Middle a charter school?
No, Stuarts Draft Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stuarts Draft Middle a Title I school?
No, Stuarts Draft Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stuarts Draft Middle?
64.3% of students at Stuarts Draft 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
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Augusta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (540) 946-7611
- Area population (ZIP 24477)
- 11,405
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 24477; 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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