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Buford Middle School

1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 581 students in grades 7-8, Buford 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 38% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Buford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Buford Middle School's student population of 581 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Buford 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 Buford Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1364 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Buford Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
38%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
59%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
45%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Buford Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
15%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buford Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buford Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buford Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Buford Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buford Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Buford Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buford Middle School's ranking?
Buford Middle School is ranked #1364 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Buford Middle School often compared to?
Buford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Buford Middle School?
581 students attend Buford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Buford Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buford Middle School?
Buford Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buford Middle School offer ?
Buford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buford Middle School part of?
Buford Middle School is part of Charlottesville City School District.
In what neighborhood is Buford Middle School located?
Buford Middle School is located in the Fifeville neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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