Serving 1,055 students in grades 6-8, Plaza Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,055 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Plaza Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plaza Middle School is 0.71, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Plaza Middle School?
1,055 students attend Plaza Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Plaza Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plaza Middle School?
Plaza Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plaza Middle School offer ?
Plaza Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plaza Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,055 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
