Serving 1,421 students in grades 6-8, Parkside 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 34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Parkside 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 Parkside Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Parkside Middle School is ranked #1410 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Parkside Middle School?
1,421 students attend Parkside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Parkside Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Middle School?
Parkside Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkside Middle School offer ?
Parkside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkside Middle School part of?
My child was horribly bullied in this school. The teacher and assistant principal knew this child was bullied, yet nothing and mean NOTHING was done to reprimand this child. The only thing they offered was to move my child from his favorite teachers' room to separate the children. Looks to me that the innocent child was the one being punished!
- Posted by Parent - Concerned parent
512/26/2017
I find that the previous two comments are out of date. The new administration have an open door policy, and listen to all parents concerns. It is important as a parent to communicate with the school and to let them know when there are concerns. The variety of experiences my 6th grader is receiving are more than I could have expected and the teachers are amazing. They are responsive and caring. It is clear that this school is working hard to provide their students with a great education. Keep up the good work!
- Posted by Parent - Mom
12/25/2017
I find that I agree with this first review in its entirety --- and this is 2016-2017. I have a child at Parkside. My child has now been there two years. Grades have dropped drastically and there is bullying to deal with in the school and on the bus. I feel that I have to look into other resources to get this resolved. And at this stage, I am just glad that this is his last year in this school.
- Posted by Parent - Concerned Mom
212/20/2010
As a military member my kids have been in several schools across the country. This is by far the worst one they have attended. The teachers and coaches regularly practice a retaliation policy if parents or students rock the boat and the administration is very hostile to parental involvement in extracurricular activities. It is a sad school that retaliates against a student for the parent discussing proper adult supervision (an adult in the room during practices) when that lack of supervision is brought to the administration. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS TO THIS SCHOOL
- Posted by Parent - timot
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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