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Galax Middle

Summary:

Galax Middle is a public middle school in Galax, Virginia, serving 329 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Galax City Public Schools district, which is ranked 49 out of 130 districts in Virginia, Galax Middle has a diverse student population and a strong academic performance.

Galax Middle's student body is 56.84% White, 4.26% African American, 36.78% Hispanic, 0.61% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 1.22% two or more races. The school performs exceptionally well academically, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I for 8th grade, outpacing the state average of 92.08%. Galax Middle also ranks 5 out of 122 Virginia middle schools for English Language Learners (ELL) and 75 out of 402 for students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, indicating its ability to effectively serve these student populations.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Fort Chiswell Middle in Wythe County and Carroll County Middle, Galax Middle outperforms them in several subject areas, including Mathematics and English Reading. While Independence Middle in Grayson County has a higher overall ranking, Galax Middle's consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and its strong performance across various student subgroups make it a well-rounded and successful middle school within the Galax City Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 202 Maroon Tide Dr
       Galax, VA  24333

(276) 236-6124

District: Galax City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,394 Help


Students who attend Galax Middle usually attend:

High:    Galax High

Feeder schools for Galax Middle:

Elementary:    Galax Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.0%
Hispanic:
36.2%
African American:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  107.3% Help


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Compare Details Galax Middle ranks better than 61.9% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.42. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59%), Hispanic (36.2%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 107.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Galax Middle is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Galax Middle is $6,394.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Galax Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Galax Middle 159th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Galax Middle in the ranking list.)

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Galax City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Galax City Public Schools 49th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Galax Middle

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Rank History for all students at Galax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.63 328th 383 14.4%
2007 27.77 349th 387 9.8%
2008 35.54 289th 391 26.1%
2009 49.28 201st 390 48.5%
2010 39.34 282nd 408 30.9%
2011 25.67 356th 413 13.8%
2012 41.37 271st 413 34.4%
2013 31.89 305th 416 26.7%
2014 38.89 263rd 416 36.8%
2015 40.01 263rd 412 36.2%
2016 50.11 199th 409 51.3%
2017 61.29 123rd 415 70.4%
2018 62.03 122nd 413 70.5%
2019 59.67 155th 424 63.4%
2021 50.28 190th 419 54.7%
2022 50.01 202nd 415 51.3%
2023 56.26 187th 422 55.7%
2024 62.42 159th 417 61.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Galax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.91 6th 100 94.0%
2024 83.86 10th 122 91.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Galax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.05 75th 402 81.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Galax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.25 193rd 411 53.0%
2024 62.76 160th 407 60.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Galax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.36 127th 281 54.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Galax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.79 171st 409 58.2%
2024 61.52 153rd 407 62.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Galax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.79 148th 275 46.2%
2024 53.92 122nd 272 55.1%
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Rank History for White students at Galax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.31 152nd 402 62.2%
2024 64.23 128th 396 67.7%
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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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Galax Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 245 22 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1994 238 27 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1995 243 29 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1996 243 29 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1997 256 34 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1998 263 36 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 257 33 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2000 239 40 3 23 0 n/a n/a -4 301
2001 207 45 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 230 29 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 230 29 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 240 25 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 226 34 1 54 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2006 233 32 2 60 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2007 226 36 6 53 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 209 32 5 65 0 n/a n/a 1 312
2009 213 32 4 65 0 n/a n/a 2 316
2010 219 34 3 75 0 n/a n/a 2 333
2011 201 27 3 79 0 1 3 0 314
2012 205 29 4 78 0 0 7 0 323
2013 208 20 5 73 1 0 5 0 312
2014 185 23 4 67 1 0 10 0 290
2015 187 23 2 68 1 0 9 0 290
2016 162 25 0 68 0 0 13 0 268
2017 169 20 0 74 0 0 9 0 272
2018 162 22 0 79 0 0 4 0 267
2019 173 26 2 83 1 0 8 0 293
2020 180 29 4 106 1 0 9 0 329
2021 186 28 4 105 1 0 9 0 333
2022 175 19 3 113 1 0 7 0 318
2023 187 14 2 121 1 0 4 0 329
2024 194 8 2 119 1 0 5 0 329

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 Galax Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 268 16.0 16.8 n/a
1994 269 14.4 n/a n/a
1995 277 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 277 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 321 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 309 27.0 11.4 0
2000 301 n/a 0.0 0
2001 293 19.0 15.4 n/a
2002 308 26.0 11.8 n/a
2003 308 26.0 11.8 n/a
2004 321 23.0 14.0 48
2005 316 20.0 15.8 48.1
2006 328 25.0 13.1 49.7
2007 321 22.1 14.5 51.7
2008 312 16.8 18.6 53.7
2009 316 19.2 16.5 47.5
2010 333 19.0 17.5 53.5
2011 314 19.4 16.1 55.7
2012 323 22.2 14.5 64.7
2013 312 21.5 14.5 61.2
2014 290 22.5 12.8 66.2
2015 290 23.0 12.6 65.9
2016 268 25.0 10.7 64.9
2017 272 22.0 12.3 59.9
2018 267 21.7 12.3 62.2
2019 293 20.7 14.1 71.3
2020 329 20.9 15.7 79.9
2021 333 22.7 14.6 n/a
2022 318 25.8 12.3 82.7
2023 329 22.5 14.6 100.6
2024 329 22.9 14.3 107.3

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 Galax Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 268 16.0 16.8 n/a
1994 269 14.4 n/a n/a
1995 277 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 277 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 321 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 309 27.0 11.4 0
2000 301 n/a 0.0 0
2001 293 19.0 15.4 n/a
2002 308 26.0 11.8 n/a
2003 308 26.0 11.8 n/a
2004 321 23.0 14.0 48
2005 316 20.0 15.8 48.1
2006 328 25.0 13.1 49.7
2007 321 22.1 14.5 51.7
2008 312 16.8 18.6 53.7
2009 316 19.2 16.5 47.5
2010 333 19.0 17.5 53.5
2011 314 19.4 16.1 55.7
2012 323 22.2 14.5 64.7
2013 312 21.5 14.5 61.2
2014 290 22.5 12.8 66.2
2015 290 23.0 12.6 65.9
2016 268 25.0 10.7 64.9
2017 272 22.0 12.3 59.9
2018 267 21.7 12.3 62.2
2019 293 20.7 14.1 71.3
2020 329 20.9 15.7 79.9
2021 333 22.7 14.6 n/a
2022 318 25.8 12.3 82.7
2023 329 22.5 14.6 100.6
2024 329 22.9 14.3 107.3

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 Galax Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $286 (4.4%) $6,256 (95.6%) $6,542
2020 $285 (4.7%) $5,780 (95.3%) $6,065
2021 $489 (7.6%) $5,905 (92.4%) $6,394

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Galax Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 187th of 422 Middle schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Galax Middle)9276.2
 15.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Galax City Public Schools)9276.2
 15.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Galax Middle)7463
 11%
   6th Grade English Reading (Galax City Public Schools)7463
 11%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Galax Middle)9388.9
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Galax City Public Schools)9388.9
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Galax Middle)8176.9
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Galax City Public Schools)8176.9
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students293329
 12.3%
African American2614
 46.2%
American Indian11
Asian22
Hispanic83121
 45.8%
Pacific Islander00
White173187
 8.1%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.3%100.6%
 29.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Galax Middle

Students at Galax Middle are 59% White, 36% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 329 students attended Galax Middle.

Students who attend Galax Middle usually go on to attend Galax High

Galax Middle ranks 159th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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