Serving 951 students in grades 7-8, South County Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
South County Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South County Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend South County Middle School?
951 students attend South County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of South County Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South County Middle School?
South County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South County Middle School offer ?
South County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South County Middle School part of?
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