Serving 193 students in grades 6-8, Shawsville 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 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shawsville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shawsville Middle School's student population of 193 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Shawsville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawsville Middle School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1461 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
1%
21%
White
85%
44%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawsville Middle School's ranking?
Shawsville Middle School is ranked #1461 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Shawsville Middle School often compared to?
Shawsville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blacksburg Middle School, Christiansburg Middle School, Auburn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Shawsville Middle School?
193 students attend Shawsville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Shawsville Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shawsville Middle School?
Shawsville Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shawsville Middle School offer ?
Shawsville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Shawsville Middle School part of?
Shawsville Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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