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#880 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 48% in state
Thomas Hunter Middle
Middle School · Mathews County Public Schools · Mathews, VA
A Mathews County Public Schools middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
PO Box 339, Mathews, VA 23109
- Math 73% vs VA 68% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs VA 73% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Hunter Middle score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 74% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 34 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Hunter 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated869/100K
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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
$69,418
Median home value
$262,700
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23109; 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.
Mathews County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Hunter Middle is listed in Mathews County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Hunter Middle
Thomas Hunter Middle is a public middle school in Mathews, VA, part of Mathews County Public Schools, serving approximately 245 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #880 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Hunter Middle
What grades does Thomas Hunter Middle serve?
Thomas Hunter Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Hunter Middle?
Thomas Hunter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hunter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hunter Middle is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Hunter Middle rank in VA?
Thomas Hunter Middle ranks #880 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Thomas Hunter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Hunter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Thomas Hunter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Hunter Middle has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Hunter Middle a charter school?
No, Thomas Hunter Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Hunter Middle a Title I school?
No, Thomas Hunter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Hunter Middle?
71.8% of students at Thomas Hunter 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mathews County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (804) 725-2434
- Area population (ZIP 23109)
- 2,525
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
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 23109; 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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