Serving 786 students in grades 6-8, Laurel Park 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 57% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Laurel Park Middle School is ranked #611 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Park Middle School?
786 students attend Laurel Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Laurel Park Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Park Middle School?
Laurel Park Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Park Middle School offer ?
Laurel Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Park Middle School part of?
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