Serving 595 students in grades 6-8, Breckinridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 595 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Breckinridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Breckinridge Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Breckinridge Middle School?
595 students attend Breckinridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Breckinridge Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Breckinridge Middle School?
Breckinridge Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Breckinridge Middle School offer ?
Breckinridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Breckinridge Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 595 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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