Serving 611 students in grades 6-8, Northside 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 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 611 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Northside 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 Northside Middle School is 0.69, 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.
Northside Middle School is ranked #776 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Northside Middle School often compared to?
Northside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cave Spring Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Northside Middle School?
611 students attend Northside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Northside Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Middle School?
Northside Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside Middle School offer ?
Northside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northside Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 611 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
