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#1256 of 1,851 schools in VA
Toano Middle
Middle School · Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools · Toano, VA
A Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7817 Richmond Road, Toano, VA 23168
- Math 70% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toano Middle score 76% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 74% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (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
34.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Toano 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,135
Median home value
$383,300
Median rent
$1,590/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23168; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Lois Hornsby MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 807 | Compare → |
| Berkeley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 665 | Compare → |
| James Blair MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 519 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Toano Middle is listed in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toano Middle
Toano Middle is a public middle school in Toano, VA, part of Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools, serving approximately 699 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,256 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toano Middle
What grades does Toano Middle serve?
Toano Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Toano Middle?
Toano Middle has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toano Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Toano Middle is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Toano Middle rank in VA?
Toano Middle ranks #1,256 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Toano Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Toano Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Toano Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toano Middle has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Toano Middle a charter school?
No, Toano Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toano Middle a Title I school?
No, Toano Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toano Middle?
34.9% of students at Toano 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
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- James City County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (757) 566-4251
- Area population (ZIP 23168)
- 8,783
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 23168; 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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