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#1378 of 1,851 schools in VA
Wilbur S. Pence Middle
Middle School · Rockingham County Public Schools · Dayton, VA
A Rockingham County Public Schools middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
375 Bowman Road, Dayton, VA 22821
- Math 64% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilbur S. Pence Middle score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 63% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilbur S. Pence 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average376/100K
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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
$81,667
Median home value
$252,000
Median rent
$979/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mountain View Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.2 | 1–8 | 1.8 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Berea Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Blue Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rockingham County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #7 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilbur S. Pence Middle is listed in Rockingham County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilbur S. Pence Middle
Wilbur S. Pence Middle is a public middle school in Dayton, VA, part of Rockingham County Public Schools, serving approximately 669 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,378 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilbur S. Pence Middle
What grades does Wilbur S. Pence Middle serve?
Wilbur S. Pence Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wilbur S. Pence Middle?
Wilbur S. Pence Middle has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur S. Pence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilbur S. Pence Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilbur S. Pence Middle rank in VA?
Wilbur S. Pence Middle ranks #1,378 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Wilbur S. Pence Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilbur S. Pence Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Wilbur S. Pence Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilbur S. Pence Middle has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wilbur S. Pence Middle a charter school?
No, Wilbur S. Pence Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilbur S. Pence Middle a Title I school?
No, Wilbur S. Pence Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilbur S. Pence Middle?
41.6% of students at Wilbur S. Pence 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
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (540) 879-2535
- Area population (ZIP 22821)
- 6,074
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 22821; 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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