Serving 390 students in grades 6-8, Dogwood 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Dogwood 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 Dogwood Middle School is 0.47, 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.
Dogwood Middle School is ranked #1495 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Dogwood Middle School often compared to?
Dogwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dogwood Middle School?
390 students attend Dogwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dogwood Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dogwood Middle School?
Dogwood Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dogwood Middle School offer ?
Dogwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dogwood Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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