Serving 544 students in grades 5-8, Prince Edward 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 23% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Prince Edward Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Prince Edward Middle School's student population of 544 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1628 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
56%
22%
White
34%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Prince Edward Middle School is ranked #1628 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Prince Edward Middle School?
544 students attend Prince Edward Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Prince Edward Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prince Edward Middle School?
Prince Edward Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prince Edward Middle School offer ?
Prince Edward Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prince Edward Middle School part of?
Prince Edward Middle School is part of Prince Edward County School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>2 3/19/2020Prince Edward Middle is a mediocre school. The behavior is terrible, and the teachers are ok. I would not recommend.5 5/21/2012I have three children, and they have all gone or are going to this school. I have been very happy with it, especially the gifted (advanced) classes and the band program. In fact, the band program is arguably the best in the state for the size.Review Prince Edward Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Prince Edward Middle is a mediocre school. The behavior is terrible, and the teachers are ok. I would not recommend.
I have three children, and they have all gone or are going to this school. I have been very happy with it, especially the gifted (advanced) classes and the band program. In fact, the band program is arguably the best in the state for the size.
Review Prince Edward Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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