Serving 821 students in grades 6-8, William Byrd Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 821 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
William Byrd Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Byrd Middle School is 0.38, 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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend William Byrd Middle School?
821 students attend William Byrd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of William Byrd Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Byrd Middle School?
William Byrd Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Byrd Middle School offer ?
William Byrd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Byrd Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 821 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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