Serving 564 students in grades 6-8, Tunstall Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Tunstall 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 Tunstall Middle School is 0.45, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Tunstall Middle School?
564 students attend Tunstall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tunstall Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tunstall Middle School?
Tunstall Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tunstall Middle School offer ?
Tunstall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tunstall Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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