Serving 1,246 students in grades 7-8, Thoreau Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,246 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Thoreau Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thoreau Middle School is 0.67, 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.
Thoreau Middle School is ranked #156 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thoreau Middle School often compared to?
Thoreau Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kilmer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thoreau Middle School?
1,246 students attend Thoreau Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thoreau Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thoreau Middle School?
Thoreau Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thoreau Middle School offer ?
Thoreau Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thoreau Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,246 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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