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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510364001999

Spotsylvania Middle

8801 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 · (540) 582-6341 · Spotsylvania County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,009 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,009
Middle
DISTRICT 786 · STATE 750
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
62 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
658 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 66%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
321
Grade 7
350
Grade 8
338
Student demographics
White
39539%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
18919%
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 20%
Black
27127%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 21%
Asian
616%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 8%
Two+
879%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 7%
Native American
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
52352%
Female
48648%

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Test scores

SOL 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
71.0%
VA avg 74.2% . +2.0pp since 2022
Math
58.0%
VA avg 72.7% . +0.0pp since 2022
Source: SOL. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
66.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
70.3%
based on VA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.9pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,009
+102 (+11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 20.2:1
% White
39%
was 56%
% Hispanic
19%
was 14%
% Black
27%
was 20%
% Asian
6%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Spotsylvania Middle

Spotsylvania Middle is a moderately sized 6-8 campus in Spotsylvania, Virginia, operated by Spotsylvania County Public Schools. The school serves 1,009 students in grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 750 students per school, that is 35% larger than typical.

Within Spotsylvania County Public Schools, which oversees 29 schools and 24,036 students, Spotsylvania Middle is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Spotsylvania Middle shows that the most-represented group is White (39%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest reads as 27% Black, 19% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 6% Asian. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 63%.

In terms of school funding signals, Spotsylvania Middle reports 62 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.1:1, putting Spotsylvania Middle higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 65% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Spotsylvania Middle sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 70.3%; this one delivers 66.5%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Spotsylvania County put median household income runs about $112,738, roughly 35% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Spotsylvania Middle is one of 34 public schools in Spotsylvania County (combined enrollment of about 24,036 students).

The closest other public school is Spotsylvania Elementary, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Spotsylvania Middle at 6th of 9; the average score across the group is 67.8%.

The school occupies a residential site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 11%: 907 students in 2018 compared to 1,009 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 56% to 39%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 20.2:1 in 2018 to 16.3:1 today.

On allk12, members of the Spotsylvania Middle community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Spotsylvania County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
146,603
Census ACS
Median income
$112,738
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
24,036 students

Quick facts

School name
Spotsylvania Middle
District
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Address
8801 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Phone
(540) 582-6341
County
Spotsylvania County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
1,009
Teachers (FTE)
62
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
658 (65%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
510364001999
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Other schools in Spotsylvania
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Spotsylvania Middle
How many students attend Spotsylvania Middle?
Spotsylvania Middle enrolls approximately 1,009 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Spotsylvania Middle serve?
Spotsylvania Middle serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spotsylvania Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Spotsylvania Middle is approximately 16.3:1 (62 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Spotsylvania Middle?
At Spotsylvania Middle, the student body is approximately 39% White, 19% Hispanic, 27% Black, 6% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Spotsylvania Middle in?
Spotsylvania Middle is part of Spotsylvania County Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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