Is New Kent Middle a good school?

New Kent Middle ranks 134 th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend New Kent Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 822 students attended New Kent Middle.

What is the racial makeup of New Kent Middle?

Students at New Kent Middle are 74% White, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of New Kent Middle attend?

Students who attend New Kent Middle usually go on to attend New Kent High

New Kent Middle

Summary:

New Kent Middle is a public middle school serving 770 students in grades 6-8 in New Kent, Virginia, which is part of the highly-ranked New Kent County Public Schools district.

New Kent Middle consistently outperforms nearby middle schools like Lois Hornsby Middle, Toano Middle, Elko Middle, and Hamilton Holmes Middle on state assessments, particularly in core subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, and English Reading. The school's strong academic performance is reflected in its statewide ranking, which has ranged from 134 to 194 out of 415-422 Virginia middle schools over the past several years. New Kent Middle also stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 14.8 over the past three school years, and its increasing racial diversity compared to some of its neighbors.

While New Kent Middle serves a predominantly White student population, it has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (28.05% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Elko Middle (89.04%) and Lois Hornsby Middle (34.56%), indicating a more economically diverse student body. However, the school's lower ranking for military-connected students suggests an area for potential improvement in supporting this student subgroup.

Detail:

Public 6-8

7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124

(804) 966-9655

District: New Kent County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,823

Students who attend New Kent Middle usually attend:

High:

New Kent High

Feeder schools for New Kent Middle:

Elementary:	George W. Watkins Elementary
	New Kent Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 822

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.2%

African American:

11.3%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Kent Middle ranks better than 67.9% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.52. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.2%), African American (11.3%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Kent Middle is 17.4. (See more...)

Compare New Kent Middle employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Kent Middle is $6,823.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Kent Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks New Kent Middle 134^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See New Kent Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New Kent County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Kent County Public Schools 19^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Kent Middle

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Rank History for all students at New Kent Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	55.65	176^th	340	48.2%
2006	54.14	162^nd	383	57.7%
2007	60.09	127^th	387	67.2%
2008	47.26	222^nd	391	43.2%
2009	36.73	278^th	390	28.7%
2010	37.97	291^st	408	28.7%
2011	52.58	184^th	413	55.4%
2012	61.62	107^th	413	74.1%
2013	50.31	187^th	416	55.0%
2014	59.05	133^rd	416	68.0%
2015	60.75	140^th	412	66.0%
2016	60.43	132^nd	409	67.7%
2017	46.59	230^th	415	44.6%
2018	51.69	199^th	413	51.8%
2019	53.89	199^th	424	53.1%
2021	45.38	217^th	419	48.2%
2022	50.75	194^th	415	53.3%
2023	63.88	148^th	422	64.9%
2024	66.52	134^th	417	67.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at New Kent Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.19	135^th	231	41.6%
2024	59.72	84^th	237	64.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Kent Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.75	110^th	402	72.6%

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Rank History for Female students at New Kent Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.66	172^nd	411	58.2%
2024	69.90	108^th	407	73.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at New Kent Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.04	111^th	278	60.1%
2024	49.52	130^th	281	53.7%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at New Kent Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.60	93^rd	114	18.4%
2024	25.89	108^th	123	12.2%

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Rank History for Male students at New Kent Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.26	124^th	409	69.7%
2024	61.31	155^th	407	61.9%

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Rank History for African American students at New Kent Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.47	104^th	298	65.1%
2024	61.91	108^th	299	63.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at New Kent Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.63	97^th	275	64.7%
2024	72.30	68^th	272	75.0%

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Rank History for White students at New Kent Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.69	203^rd	402	49.5%
2024	51.05	205^th	396	48.2%

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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 New Kent 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	702	702
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	412	412
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	427	427
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	439	439
1993	316	85	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	406
1994	312	91	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
1995	387	109	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	504
1996	387	109	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	504
1997	411	99	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	520
1998	453	102	3	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	567
1999	461	102	1	5	10	n/a	n/a	0	579
2000	451	94	0	6	8	n/a	n/a	-4	555
2001	445	88	1	8	9	n/a	n/a	0	551
2002	483	98	5	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	595
2003	483	98	5	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	595
2004	530	110	3	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	654
2005	544	105	4	6	11	n/a	n/a	0	670
2006	526	110	3	8	11	n/a	n/a	0	658
2007	509	100	5	11	15	n/a	n/a	0	640
2008	522	99	4	14	12	n/a	n/a	2	653
2009	553	90	3	13	9	n/a	n/a	0	668
2010	556	83	8	15	8	n/a	n/a	0	670
2011	540	62	5	23	7	0	29	0	666
2012	511	82	6	24	5	0	28	0	656
2013	536	86	2	25	7	1	24	0	681
2014	521	82	6	26	11	0	27	0	673
2015	551	75	7	30	10	0	25	0	698
2016	555	72	10	24	10	0	34	0	705
2017	551	68	11	32	9	0	36	0	707
2018	573	80	11	34	9	0	46	0	753
2019	640	81	13	52	11	0	41	0	838
2020	635	80	12	50	11	3	41	0	832
2021	602	68	8	50	5	1	41	0	775
2022	579	78	6	53	5	2	42	0	765
2023	575	94	5	47	5	1	43	0	770
2024	610	93	7	42	9	1	60	0	822

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 New Kent Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	702	45.6	15.3	n/a
1990	412	26.1	15.7	n/a
1991	427	27.1	15.7	n/a
1992	439	27.6	15.9	n/a
1993	406	26.2	15.5	n/a
1994	407	26.1	n/a	14
1995	504	n/a	0.0	11.5
1996	504	n/a	0.0	11.5
1997	520	n/a	0.0	12.1
1998	567	n/a	0.0	11.5
1999	579	38.0	15.2	15.2
2000	555	n/a	0.0	15
2001	551	43.8	12.6	14.2
2002	595	53.0	11.2	15
2003	595	53.0	11.2	15
2004	654	46.0	14.2	17.9
2005	670	45.0	14.9	14.6
2006	658	52.0	12.7	14.9
2007	640	47.4	13.5	12.7
2008	653	37.3	17.5	14.3
2009	668	37.4	17.9	17.7
2010	670	37.7	17.7	22.4
2011	666	41.2	16.1	19.8
2012	656	51.8	12.6	24.8
2013	681	50.8	13.4	23.2
2014	673	50.6	13.2	23.8
2015	698	50.0	13.9	21.3
2016	705	51.0	13.8	19.7
2017	707	50.0	14.1	20.4
2018	753	49.2	15.2	23.4
2019	838	54.0	15.5	25.4
2020	832	54.4	15.2	25
2021	775	56.7	13.6	n/a
2022	765	53.2	14.3	27.2
2023	770	52.0	14.8	28.1
2024	822	47.0	17.4	29.3

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 New Kent Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	702	45.6	15.3	n/a
1990	412	26.1	15.7	n/a
1991	427	27.1	15.7	n/a
1992	439	27.6	15.9	n/a
1993	406	26.2	15.5	n/a
1994	407	26.1	n/a	14
1995	504	n/a	0.0	11.5
1996	504	n/a	0.0	11.5
1997	520	n/a	0.0	12.1
1998	567	n/a	0.0	11.5
1999	579	38.0	15.2	15.2
2000	555	n/a	0.0	15
2001	551	43.8	12.6	14.2
2002	595	53.0	11.2	15
2003	595	53.0	11.2	15
2004	654	46.0	14.2	17.9
2005	670	45.0	14.9	14.6
2006	658	52.0	12.7	14.9
2007	640	47.4	13.5	12.7
2008	653	37.3	17.5	14.3
2009	668	37.4	17.9	17.7
2010	670	37.7	17.7	22.4
2011	666	41.2	16.1	19.8
2012	656	51.8	12.6	24.8
2013	681	50.8	13.4	23.2
2014	673	50.6	13.2	23.8
2015	698	50.0	13.9	21.3
2016	705	51.0	13.8	19.7
2017	707	50.0	14.1	20.4
2018	753	49.2	15.2	23.4
2019	838	54.0	15.5	25.4
2020	832	54.4	15.2	25
2021	775	56.7	13.6	n/a
2022	765	53.2	14.3	27.2
2023	770	52.0	14.8	28.1
2024	822	47.0	17.4	29.3

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 New Kent Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$45 (0.8%)	$5,720 (99.2%)	$5,765
2020	$34 (0.6%)	$6,147 (99.4%)	$6,181
2021	$29 (0.4%)	$6,794 (99.6%)	$6,823

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Kent 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 199^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 148^th of 422 Middle schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (New Kent Middle)	81	77.4	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Kent County Public Schools)	81	77.4	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (New Kent Middle)	81	71.2	9.8%
6th Grade English Reading (New Kent County Public Schools)	81	71.2	9.8%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Kent Middle)	74	76.4	2.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Kent County Public Schools)	74	76.4	2.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (New Kent Middle)	78	72.8	5.2%
7th Grade English Reading (New Kent County Public Schools)	78	72.8	5.2%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (New Kent Middle)	71	62.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (New Kent County Public Schools)	70	62.3	7.7%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Kent Middle)	85	65.4	19.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Kent County Public Schools)	84	65.4	18.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (New Kent Middle)	79	63.3	15.7%
8th Grade Science (New Kent County Public Schools)	79	63.3	15.7%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (New Kent Middle)	79	71.5	7.5%
8th Grade English Reading (New Kent County Public Schools)	78	71.5	6.5%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Geometry (New Kent Middle)	97	98	1%
End of Course Geometry (New Kent County Public Schools)	91	91
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (New Kent Middle)	94	98	4%
End of Course Algebra I (New Kent County Public Schools)	91	88	3%
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	838	770	8.1%
African American	81	94	16%
American Indian	11	5	54.5%
Asian	13	5	61.5%
Hispanic	52	47	9.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	640	575	10.2%
Two or More Races	41	43	4.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.4%	28.1%	2.6%

Schools Near New Kent 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 Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Civics and Economics (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 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Kent Middle	Public	6-8	7501 Egypt Road	New Kent	23124	New Kent County	New Kent County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 966-9655	822	47	17.4	29.3%	610 (74.2%)	93 (11.3%)	42 (5.1%)	7 (0.9%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.3%)	66.5	134^th of 417 public middle schools	67.9%		63.9	148^th of 422 public middle schools	64.9%	14	93.6		98.3	71.1	74.7	63.6	64.6		75.1	76.1	75.2	82.8	$6,823	$29	$6,794
Hamilton Holmes Middle	Public	6-8	18444 King William Road	King William	23086	King William County	King William County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 769-3434	463	35	13.1	43.2%	342 (73.9%)	68 (14.7%)	13 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.0%)	33.4	303^rd of 417 public middle schools	27.3%		31.4	314^th of 422 public middle schools	25.6%	11	94.7	93.1	100.0	49.0	52.6	34.4	44.5	100.0	77.9	68.5	54.9	65.4	$7,908	$113	$7,794
Toano Middle	Public	6-8	7817 Richmond Road	Toano	23168	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 566-4251	699	45	15.4	34.9%	414 (59.2%)	116 (16.6%)	63 (9.0%)	15 (2.1%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	84 (12.0%)	69.8	116^th of 417 public middle schools	72.2%		59	173^rd of 422 public middle schools	59.0%	57	100.0	95.5	91.9	75.5	71.4	51.8	71.9		81.2	77.9	82.9	79.3	$8,459	$131	$8,328
Elko Middle	Public	6-8	5901 Elko Road	Sandston	23150	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 328-4110	705	53	13.3	92.3%	125 (17.7%)	429 (60.9%)	105 (14.9%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.8%)	11.3	388^th of 417 public middle schools	7.0%		16	379^th of 422 public middle schools	10.2%	9	95.5	94.4	91.2	31.1	27.8	35.1	29.0	73.0	49.8	52.2	53.9		$8,830	$732	$8,099
Lois Hornsby Middle	Public	6-8	850 Jolly Pond Road	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 565-9400	807	53	15.3	36.3%	443 (54.9%)	161 (20.0%)	116 (14.4%)	27 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (6.9%)	69.5	117^th of 417 public middle schools	71.9%		78.6	70^th of 422 public middle schools	83.4%	47	97.2	100.0	100.0	59.5	64.6	50.5	77.1		78.1	83.8	78.2	80.9	$7,538	$118	$7,419

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