Is Buckingham County Middle a good school?

Buckingham County Middle ranks 299 th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Buckingham County Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 430 students attended Buckingham County Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Buckingham County Middle?

Students at Buckingham County Middle are 50% White, 33% African American, 11% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Buckingham County Middle attend?

Students who attend Buckingham County Middle usually go on to attend Buckingham County High

Buckingham County Middle

Summary:

Buckingham County Middle is a public middle school in Buckingham, Virginia, serving 466 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Buckingham County Public Schools district, which is ranked 111 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buckingham County Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools, with below-average performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. However, the school excels in 8th grade Algebra I and Civics and Economics, where proficiency rates are higher than the state and district averages. The school's diverse student population, with 92.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the school. Addressing the needs of this student population and leveraging the school's successes in specific subject areas could be crucial in improving overall academic outcomes.

Nearby schools, such as Prince Edward Middle and Cumberland Middle, also struggle with low performance, ranking in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools. These schools share similar demographic and socioeconomic challenges, suggesting that targeted interventions and support tailored to the needs of this student population could be beneficial for improving academic achievement across the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1184 High School Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921

(434) 969-1044

District: Buckingham County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
299^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,817

Students who attend Buckingham County Middle usually attend:

High:

Buckingham County High

Feeder schools for Buckingham County Middle:

Elementary:	Buckingham County Elementary
	Buckingham County Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Number of students: 430

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.5%

African American:

33.3%

Two or more races:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buckingham County Middle ranks worse than 71.7% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.53. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), African American (33.3%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckingham County Middle is 21.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckingham County Middle is $7,817.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buckingham County Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckingham County Middle 299^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Buckingham County Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Buckingham County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckingham County Public Schools 111^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Buckingham County Middle

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Rank History for all students at Buckingham County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	20.94	325^th	340	4.4%
2006	31.14	313^th	383	18.3%
2007	31.13	324^th	387	16.3%
2008	43.49	246^th	391	37.1%
2009	53.78	159^th	390	59.2%
2010	61.84	119^th	408	70.8%
2011	47.73	225^th	413	45.5%
2012	51.88	187^th	413	54.7%
2013	46.57	211^th	416	49.3%
2014	42.60	235^th	416	43.5%
2015	42.34	246^th	412	40.3%
2016	29.62	321^st	409	21.5%
2017	28.59	334^th	415	19.5%
2018	29.64	326^th	413	21.1%
2019	28.37	342^nd	424	19.3%
2021	18.31	363^rd	419	13.4%
2022	26.98	317^th	415	23.6%
2023	22.24	361^st	422	14.5%
2024	34.53	299^th	417	28.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buckingham County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.19	214^th	237	9.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckingham County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.69	250^th	402	37.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Buckingham County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.70	356^th	411	13.4%
2024	38.40	273^rd	407	32.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Buckingham County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.65	327^th	409	20.0%
2024	29.08	312^th	407	23.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Buckingham County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.71	235^th	298	21.1%
2024	36.74	202^nd	299	32.4%

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Rank History for White students at Buckingham County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.73	351^st	402	12.7%
2024	25.86	337^th	396	14.9%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buckingham County Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	336	336
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	328	328
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	305	305
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	310	310
1993	162	147	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1994	250	233	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
1995	256	213	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
1996	256	213	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
1997	265	235	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1998	293	262	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	557
1999	299	263	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	565
2000	260	280	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	-4	541
2001	275	258	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
2002	273	294	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2003	273	294	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2004	267	326	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	599
2005	277	295	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
2006	270	269	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
2007	296	234	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
2008	251	202	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	458
2009	260	186	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
2010	261	166	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
2011	254	162	1	13	0	0	15	0	445
2012	227	171	1	16	0	0	16	0	431
2013	216	163	2	16	0	0	24	0	421
2014	220	145	1	18	0	0	25	0	409
2015	231	157	3	9	0	0	34	0	434
2016	229	150	2	10	0	0	39	0	430
2017	214	166	3	13	0	0	33	0	429
2018	229	153	1	17	0	0	29	0	429
2019	255	173	2	21	1	0	36	0	488
2020	260	168	0	24	0	0	42	0	494
2021	275	179	0	27	0	0	38	0	519
2022	249	182	0	22	0	1	50	0	504
2023	228	170	0	20	0	0	48	0	466
2024	217	143	0	23	1	0	46	0	430

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buckingham County Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	336	20.0	16.8	n/a
1990	328	24.5	13.3	n/a
1991	305	18.3	16.6	n/a
1992	310	18.6	16.6	n/a
1993	309	26.0	11.9	n/a
1994	483	26.4	n/a	n/a
1995	469	n/a	0.0	42.9
1996	469	n/a	0.0	42.9
1997	501	n/a	0.0	39.7
1998	557	n/a	0.0	38.1
1999	565	42.0	13.5	49.2
2000	541	n/a	0.0	51.9
2001	536	42.0	12.8	n/a
2002	571	47.4	12.0	56.4
2003	571	47.4	12.0	56.4
2004	599	43.0	13.9	57.1
2005	575	40.0	14.4	58.4
2006	543	43.0	12.6	56.4
2007	533	35.8	14.9	57.8
2008	458	30.0	15.3	54.7
2009	451	29.3	15.4	53
2010	432	31.3	13.7	59.3
2011	445	31.2	14.2	77.8
2012	431	35.4	12.1	83.5
2013	421	32.1	13.1	74.6
2014	409	31.4	13.0	71.6
2015	434	30.0	14.4	67.3
2016	430	30.0	14.3	67.9
2017	429	30.0	14.3	67.6
2018	429	30.2	14.1	68.1
2019	488	32.2	15.1	66.2
2020	494	32.7	15.0	80.4
2021	519	31.5	16.4	n/a
2022	504	32.4	15.5	78.8
2023	466	n/a	n/a	92.3
2024	430	20.0	21.5	93.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buckingham County Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	336	20.0	16.8	n/a
1990	328	24.5	13.3	n/a
1991	305	18.3	16.6	n/a
1992	310	18.6	16.6	n/a
1993	309	26.0	11.9	n/a
1994	483	26.4	n/a	n/a
1995	469	n/a	0.0	42.9
1996	469	n/a	0.0	42.9
1997	501	n/a	0.0	39.7
1998	557	n/a	0.0	38.1
1999	565	42.0	13.5	49.2
2000	541	n/a	0.0	51.9
2001	536	42.0	12.8	n/a
2002	571	47.4	12.0	56.4
2003	571	47.4	12.0	56.4
2004	599	43.0	13.9	57.1
2005	575	40.0	14.4	58.4
2006	543	43.0	12.6	56.4
2007	533	35.8	14.9	57.8
2008	458	30.0	15.3	54.7
2009	451	29.3	15.4	53
2010	432	31.3	13.7	59.3
2011	445	31.2	14.2	77.8
2012	431	35.4	12.1	83.5
2013	421	32.1	13.1	74.6
2014	409	31.4	13.0	71.6
2015	434	30.0	14.4	67.3
2016	430	30.0	14.3	67.9
2017	429	30.0	14.3	67.6
2018	429	30.2	14.1	68.1
2019	488	32.2	15.1	66.2
2020	494	32.7	15.0	80.4
2021	519	31.5	16.4	n/a
2022	504	32.4	15.5	78.8
2023	466	n/a	n/a	92.3
2024	430	20.0	21.5	93.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buckingham County Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$293 (3.7%)	$7,631 (96.3%)	$7,924
2020	$316 (3.9%)	$7,838 (96.1%)	$8,155
2021	$470 (6.0%)	$7,348 (94.0%)	$7,817

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckingham County Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 342^nd of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 361^st of 422 Middle schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Middle)	89	56.5	32.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Public Schools)	88	55.6	32.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Middle)	55	59.5	4.5%
6th Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Public Schools)	55	58.7	3.7%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Middle)	62	14.9	47.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Public Schools)	59	14.7	44.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Middle)	73	53	20%
7th Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Public Schools)	72	52.7	19.3%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Buckingham County Middle)	50	24.2	25.8%
8th Grade Writing (Buckingham County Public Schools)	50	24.2	25.8%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Middle)	79	49.6	29.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Public Schools)	79	49.2	29.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Buckingham County Middle)	71	58.3	12.7%
8th Grade Science (Buckingham County Public Schools)	70	58.3	11.7%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Middle)	64	51.3	12.7%
8th Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Public Schools)	63	50.9	12.1%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Buckingham County Middle)	100	98	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Buckingham County Public Schools)	74	90	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	488	466	4.5%
African American	173	170	1.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	21	20	4.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	255	228	10.6%
Two or More Races	36	48	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.2%	92.3%	26.1%

Schools Near Buckingham County Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)				SOL Civics and Economics (2024)		SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buckingham County Middle	Public	6-8	1184 High School Rd.	Buckingham	23921	Buckingham County	Buckingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 969-1044	430	20	21.5	93.7%	217 (50.5%)	143 (33.3%)	23 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.7%)	34.5	299^th of 417 public middle schools	28.3%		22.2	361^st of 422 public middle schools	14.5%	62		95.7		53.4	59.0	48.3		58.1		61.2	58.2	66.7	41.5	70.2		$7,817	$470	$7,348
Cumberland Middle	Public	5-8	16 School Road	Cumberland	23040	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 492-4212	358	32	11.0	98.0%	188 (52.5%)	130 (36.3%)	15 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.4%)	26.6	335^th of 417 public middle schools	19.7%		25.8	340^th of 422 public middle schools	19.4%	5		93.3	43.6	50.0			35.1	53.7	52.1	45.9	51.7	63.4		68.4	54.3
Prince Edward Middle	Public	5-8	35 Eagle Drive	Farmville	23901	Prince Edward County	Prince Edward County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 315-2120	513	38	13.5	104.5%	154 (30.0%)	304 (59.3%)	25 (4.9%)	10 (1.9%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.9%)	17.7	375^th of 417 public middle schools	10.1%		21.7	362^nd of 422 public middle schools	14.2%	13	100.0	93.3	62.6	56.9	24.0	31.6	49.6	47.7	57.5	58.6	52.4	54.3		43.0		$6,050	$553	$5,497

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Student/Teacher Ratio Buckingham County Middle

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