Serving 180 students in grades 6-8, Lylburn Downing Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 180 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Lylburn Downing Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lylburn Downing Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Lylburn Downing Middle School is ranked #103 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lylburn Downing Middle School?
180 students attend Lylburn Downing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lylburn Downing Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lylburn Downing Middle School?
Lylburn Downing Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lylburn Downing Middle School offer ?
Lylburn Downing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lylburn Downing Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 180 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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