Blacksburg Middle

Summary:

Blacksburg Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Blacksburg, Virginia, part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. With a student population of 946, Blacksburg Middle consistently outperforms the district and state in academic performance, ranking in the top 25-30% of Virginia middle schools.

Blacksburg Middle's academic excellence is evident across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school achieved 100% proficiency rates in Geometry and Algebra I, significantly outpacing the state averages of 96.66% and 92.08%, respectively. The school's strong performance is particularly notable for certain student subgroups, such as its African American students, who ranked 32 out of 299 Virginia middle schools with a 4-star rating. However, the school should continue to monitor and address any achievement gaps among its diverse student population.

Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Shawsville Middle and Auburn Middle, as well as other districts like Glenvar Middle, Pulaski County Middle, and John N. Dalton Intermediate, Blacksburg Middle generally outperforms in academic measures, suggesting it is a high-performing school within its broader regional context.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3109 Price's Fork Rd.
       Blacksburg, VA  24060


(540) 951-5800

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,825 Help


Students who attend Blacksburg Middle usually attend:

High:    Blacksburg High

Feeder schools for Blacksburg Middle:

Elementary:    Gilbert Linkous Elementary
    Harding Avenue Elementary
    Kipps Elementary
    Margaret Beeks Elementary
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  987

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.7%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Asian:
7.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.5% Help


 See top rated Virginia middle schools

 Compare Blacksburg Middle to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Blacksburg Middle ranks better than 65.7% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.39. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Blacksburg Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (74.7%), Hispanic (8.6%), Asian (7.8%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 25.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blacksburg Middle is 14.2, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Blacksburg Middle employs 69.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blacksburg Middle is $7,825, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blacksburg Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Blacksburg Middle 143rd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Blacksburg Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Disabled students:
Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 42nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Blacksburg Middle.

What do you think?

Your rating for Blacksburg Middle?

Rank History for Blacksburg Middle

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Blacksburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.33 120th 340 64.7%
2006 46.26 222nd 383 42.0%
2007 56.86 151st 387 61.0%
2008 52.16 183rd 391 53.2%
2009 43.80 238th 390 39.0%
2010 42.54 260th 408 36.3%
2011 57.32 146th 413 64.6%
2012 64.78 92nd 413 77.7%
2013 64.45 94th 416 77.4%
2014 69.31 78th 416 81.3%
2015 65.48 103rd 412 75.0%
2016 75.81 57th 409 86.1%
2017 67.22 83rd 415 80.0%
2018 64.03 111th 413 73.1%
2019 70.40 84th 424 80.2%
2021 58.55 139th 419 66.8%
2022 67.41 104th 415 74.9%
2023 70.86 117th 422 72.3%
2024 65.39 143rd 417 65.7%
See the entire list of Virginia Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blacksburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.66 82nd 231 64.5%
2024 43.44 138th 237 41.8%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blacksburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.82 283rd 402 29.6%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Blacksburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.15 132nd 411 67.9%
2024 68.11 127th 407 68.8%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Blacksburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.10 117th 278 57.9%
2024 35.09 175th 281 37.7%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Blacksburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.48 104th 409 74.6%
2024 62.41 147th 407 63.9%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Blacksburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.45 64th 132 51.5%
2024 58.12 62nd 128 51.6%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Blacksburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.25 191st 298 35.9%
2024 82.48 32nd 299 89.3%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Blacksburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.84 168th 275 38.9%
2024 52.23 126th 272 53.7%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Blacksburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.31 137th 402 65.9%
2024 52.91 198th 396 50.0%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Blacksburg Middle Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Open Quote They treat minority students poorly. Troubled and problem children are allowed to do and behave however they like. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blacksburg Middle

Help
Compare
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 701 701
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 742 742
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 747 747
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 766 766
1993 699 35 24 5 2 n/a n/a 0 765
1994 738 31 37 9 1 n/a n/a 0 816
1995 781 40 48 7 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1996 781 40 48 7 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1997 833 48 42 4 2 n/a n/a 0 929
1998 780 50 37 9 4 n/a n/a 0 880
1999 780 51 42 10 3 n/a n/a 0 886
2000 771 54 31 16 3 n/a n/a -4 871
2001 772 59 40 17 1 n/a n/a 0 889
2002 729 57 55 19 1 n/a n/a 0 861
2003 729 57 55 19 1 n/a n/a 0 861
2004 760 78 56 19 3 n/a n/a 5 921
2005 710 60 62 20 2 n/a n/a 0 854
2006 692 59 66 20 4 n/a n/a 12 853
2007 646 60 65 19 3 n/a n/a 8 801
2008 686 52 52 33 6 n/a n/a 10 839
2009 707 52 53 30 7 n/a n/a 16 865
2010 735 45 51 35 4 n/a n/a 20 890
2011 678 36 54 25 4 0 29 0 826
2012 674 35 53 30 2 0 32 0 826
2013 655 36 62 20 1 0 37 0 811
2014 672 31 74 22 0 0 30 0 829
2015 674 28 69 26 0 0 43 0 840
2016 638 29 70 39 0 0 40 0 816
2017 699 33 69 45 1 0 42 0 889
2018 717 34 69 40 2 0 42 0 904
2019 749 45 75 38 4 0 50 0 961
2020 727 44 77 55 4 1 51 0 959
2021 684 40 73 64 5 2 49 0 917
2022 680 36 72 80 2 2 47 0 919
2023 689 44 75 86 1 0 51 0 946
2024 737 39 77 85 1 0 48 0 987

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 Blacksburg Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 701 46.6 15.0 n/a
1990 742 46.4 15.9 n/a
1991 747 46.9 15.9 n/a
1992 766 47.8 16.0 n/a
1993 765 50.6 15.1 n/a
1994 816 37.0 n/a 16.3
1995 876 n/a 0.0 14.7
1996 876 n/a 0.0 14.7
1997 929 n/a 0.0 15.2
1998 880 n/a 0.0 18
1999 886 68.7 12.9 19
2000 871 n/a 0.0 19.3
2001 889 66.6 13.3 19.7
2002 861 76.4 11.3 20.3
2003 861 76.4 11.3 20.3
2004 921 73.3 12.6 25.7
2005 854 67.2 12.7 25.1
2006 853 74.0 11.5 25.4
2007 801 64.9 12.3 26.4
2008 839 57.8 14.5 23.5
2009 865 57.8 15.0 22
2010 890 56.6 15.7 25.3
2011 826 55.4 14.8 23
2012 826 65.2 12.6 24.8
2013 811 59.9 13.5 22.7
2014 829 58.9 14.0 21
2015 840 58.0 14.4 19.5
2016 816 56.0 14.5 17.8
2017 889 59.9 14.8 18.9
2018 904 64.8 13.9 19
2019 961 68.8 13.9 20.3
2020 959 72.0 13.3 24.3
2021 917 72.0 12.7 n/a
2022 919 69.0 13.3 25.4
2023 946 74.2 12.7 29.8
2024 987 69.4 14.2 25.5

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 Blacksburg Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 701 46.6 15.0 n/a
1990 742 46.4 15.9 n/a
1991 747 46.9 15.9 n/a
1992 766 47.8 16.0 n/a
1993 765 50.6 15.1 n/a
1994 816 37.0 n/a 16.3
1995 876 n/a 0.0 14.7
1996 876 n/a 0.0 14.7
1997 929 n/a 0.0 15.2
1998 880 n/a 0.0 18
1999 886 68.7 12.9 19
2000 871 n/a 0.0 19.3
2001 889 66.6 13.3 19.7
2002 861 76.4 11.3 20.3
2003 861 76.4 11.3 20.3
2004 921 73.3 12.6 25.7
2005 854 67.2 12.7 25.1
2006 853 74.0 11.5 25.4
2007 801 64.9 12.3 26.4
2008 839 57.8 14.5 23.5
2009 865 57.8 15.0 22
2010 890 56.6 15.7 25.3
2011 826 55.4 14.8 23
2012 826 65.2 12.6 24.8
2013 811 59.9 13.5 22.7
2014 829 58.9 14.0 21
2015 840 58.0 14.4 19.5
2016 816 56.0 14.5 17.8
2017 889 59.9 14.8 18.9
2018 904 64.8 13.9 19
2019 961 68.8 13.9 20.3
2020 959 72.0 13.3 24.3
2021 917 72.0 12.7 n/a
2022 919 69.0 13.3 25.4
2023 946 74.2 12.7 29.8
2024 987 69.4 14.2 25.5

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 Blacksburg Middle

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $248 (3.8%) $6,204 (96.1%) $6,453
2020 $321 (4.7%) $6,530 (95.3%) $6,852
2021 $208 (2.7%) $7,617 (97.3%) $7,825

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blacksburg 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 84th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 117th of 422 Middle schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Blacksburg Middle)8253.4
 28.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)7852.2
 25.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Blacksburg Middle)9077.1
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)8371.6
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blacksburg Middle)8743.2
 43.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)8337.5
 45.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Blacksburg Middle)8980.1
 8.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)8370.1
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Blacksburg Middle)7968.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Montgomery County Public Schools)7156.4
 14.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blacksburg Middle)8472.1
 11.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)7958
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Blacksburg Middle)8059.1
 20.9%
   8th Grade Science (Montgomery County Public Schools)7166.7
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Blacksburg Middle)8583.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)8075.2
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Blacksburg Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Montgomery County Public Schools)9194
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Blacksburg Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Montgomery County Public Schools)9691
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Blacksburg Middle)10098
 2%
   End of Course Earth Science (Montgomery County Public Schools)8579
 6%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students961946
 1.6%
African American4544
 2.2%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian7575
Hispanic3886
 126.3%
Pacific Islander00
White749689
 8%
Two or More Races5051
 2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.3%29.8%
 9.5%


Schools Near Blacksburg Middle









Frequently Asked Questions about Blacksburg Middle

Blacksburg Middle ranks 143rd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 987 students attended Blacksburg Middle.

Students at Blacksburg Middle are 75% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.


Rate Blacksburg Middle!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Blacksburg Middle!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 62 milliseconds.