Serving 1,483 students in grades 6-8, Larkspur Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 1,483 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Larkspur Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Larkspur Middle School is 0.75, which is more 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Larkspur Middle School?
1,483 students attend Larkspur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Larkspur Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larkspur Middle School?
Larkspur Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Larkspur Middle School offer ?
Larkspur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Larkspur Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,483 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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