Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Elko 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 16% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Elko 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 Elko Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Elko Middle School is ranked #1740 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Elko Middle School often compared to?
Elko Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Elko Middle School?
705 students attend Elko Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Elko Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elko Middle School?
Elko Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elko Middle School offer ?
Elko Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elko Middle School part of?
School is very unprofessional and does not return calls to the parent or speak with the parent when they call. We should always have an outlet to speak with the school directly when there is an issue . Not happy with the school And the way they resolve issues.
- Posted by Parent - Les
59/23/2014
BEST SCHOOL EVER wonderful staff members and teachers who make us incredibly smart
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cathe
53/14/2014
I Love Elko Middle School Its The Best School That Helps Me With My Problems When Kids Pick On Me
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mj270
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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