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#863 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 47% in state
Virginia Middle
Middle School · Bristol City Public Schools · Bristol, VA
A Bristol City Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
855 Piedmont Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201
- Math 59% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Virginia Middle score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 67% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Virginia 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,481/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bristol), 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
$43,591
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnick School - BristolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–6 | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Morrison SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Tennessee Avenue Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Bristol Tennessee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 893 | 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.
Bristol City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Virginia Middle is listed in Bristol City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virginia Middle
Virginia Middle is a public middle school in Bristol, VA, part of Bristol City Public Schools, serving approximately 458 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #863 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virginia Middle
What grades does Virginia Middle serve?
Virginia Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Virginia Middle?
Virginia Middle has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Middle is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virginia Middle rank in VA?
Virginia Middle ranks #863 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Virginia Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Virginia 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 Virginia Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia Middle has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Virginia Middle a charter school?
No, Virginia Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virginia Middle a Title I school?
No, Virginia Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia Middle?
98.7% of students at Virginia 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
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Bristol city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (276) 821-5660
- Area population (ZIP 24201)
- 16,039
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 24201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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