William Byrd Middle

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William Byrd Middle is a public middle school in Vinton, Virginia, serving 827 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William Byrd Middle has consistently performed well on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with 100% proficiency in Geometry, Algebra I, and Mathematics for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in the 2023-2024 school year, outperforming both the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia state averages. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (80.53%) of white students, in contrast to some nearby schools like Northside Middle and Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, William Byrd Middle has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (42.08% in 2022-2023) compared to some higher-performing nearby schools, such as Hidden Valley Middle (26.12%) and Read Mountain Middle (34.7%).

While William Byrd Middle's overall academic performance is strong, there are some notable disparities in the performance of different racial subgroups. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's Hispanic and multi-racial students ranked lower than their white and African American peers on various SOL assessments. Additionally, when compared to nearby schools within the Roanoke County Public Schools district, William Byrd Middle generally performs well, but there are some exceptions, such as Hidden Valley Middle and Cave Spring Middle, which consistently outperform William Byrd Middle on various academic measures.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2910 Washington Ave
       Vinton, VA  24179


(540) 890-1035

District: Roanoke County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,441 Help


Students who attend William Byrd Middle usually attend:

High:    William Byrd High

Feeder schools for William Byrd Middle:

Elementary:    Bonsack Elementary
    Herman L. Horn Elementary
    Mount Pleasant Elementary
    W.E. Cundiff Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  821

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.7%
Hispanic:
7.4%
African American:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Compare Details William Byrd Middle ranks better than 58.8% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 5 ranked middle schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.83. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details William Byrd Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Roanoke County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (77.7%), Hispanic (7.4%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Byrd Middle is 13.9, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Byrd Middle is $7,441. 3 middle schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William Byrd Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks William Byrd Middle 172nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See William Byrd Middle in the ranking list.)

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Roanoke County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke County Public Schools 12th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William Byrd Middle

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Rank History for all students at William Byrd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.95 106th 340 68.8%
2006 66.03 86th 383 77.5%
2007 64.44 100th 387 74.2%
2008 55.00 167th 391 57.3%
2009 53.53 161st 390 58.7%
2010 58.32 145th 408 64.5%
2011 62.84 112th 413 72.9%
2012 71.46 61st 413 85.2%
2013 75.52 55th 416 86.8%
2014 72.53 68th 416 83.7%
2015 75.28 57th 412 86.2%
2016 68.40 83rd 409 79.7%
2017 67.51 79th 415 81.0%
2018 48.39 217th 413 47.5%
2019 63.34 130th 424 69.3%
2021 65.83 102nd 419 75.7%
2022 67.48 102nd 415 75.4%
2023 58.90 174th 422 58.8%
2024 60.83 172nd 417 58.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at William Byrd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.58 185th 231 19.9%
2024 29.66 181st 237 23.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William Byrd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.41 136th 402 66.2%
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Rank History for Female students at William Byrd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.73 202nd 411 50.9%
2024 59.37 180th 407 55.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at William Byrd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.01 115th 278 58.6%
2024 49.29 132nd 281 53.0%
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Rank History for Male students at William Byrd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.23 144th 409 64.8%
2024 60.86 158th 407 61.2%
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Rank History for African American students at William Byrd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.55 141st 298 52.7%
2024 55.71 137th 299 54.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at William Byrd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.50 100th 275 63.6%
2024 45.22 153rd 272 43.8%
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Rank History for White students at William Byrd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.88 239th 402 40.5%
2024 45.51 232nd 396 41.4%
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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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Enrollment information for William Byrd 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 799 799
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 758 758
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 741 31 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1994 814 30 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 848
1995 834 24 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 867
1996 834 24 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 867
1997 860 30 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 903
1998 832 32 6 6 5 n/a n/a 0 881
1999 840 29 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 879
2000 781 25 5 1 0 n/a n/a -4 808
2001 804 28 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 839
2002 832 42 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 891
2003 832 42 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 891
2004 871 45 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 930
2005 881 58 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 953
2006 871 47 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 932
2007 816 48 13 12 0 n/a n/a 1 890
2008 820 52 10 12 0 n/a n/a 3 897
2009 774 72 13 12 0 n/a n/a 6 877
2010 818 60 9 17 0 n/a n/a 7 911
2011 756 52 7 28 2 0 43 0 888
2012 801 43 11 30 1 0 45 0 931
2013 755 37 11 20 1 0 33 0 857
2014 736 34 13 17 0 0 32 0 832
2015 692 34 12 20 1 0 32 0 791
2016 703 41 9 19 0 0 31 0 803
2017 689 45 16 26 1 0 32 0 809
2018 718 51 16 32 1 0 32 0 850
2019 673 50 13 36 1 0 45 0 818
2020 689 53 8 50 0 0 54 0 854
2021 662 53 7 48 1 1 48 0 820
2022 690 57 17 51 0 1 51 0 867
2023 666 55 16 51 0 0 39 0 827
2024 638 55 24 61 0 0 43 0 821

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 William Byrd Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 799 50.5 15.8 n/a
1990 758 53.0 14.3 n/a
1991 747 53.0 14.0 n/a
1992 766 54.0 14.1 n/a
1993 773 55.4 14.0 n/a
1994 848 43.3 n/a n/a
1995 867 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 867 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 903 n/a 0.0 12.2
1998 881 n/a 0.0 10.3
1999 879 67.0 13.1 14.9
2000 808 n/a 0.0 14.9
2001 839 60.5 13.9 16
2002 891 79.2 11.3 15.4
2003 891 79.2 11.3 15.4
2004 930 76.6 12.1 19.7
2005 953 70.6 13.5 17.1
2006 932 77.0 12.1 22.2
2007 890 62.9 14.1 19.6
2008 897 38.5 23.3 20.8
2009 877 39.3 22.3 24.6
2010 911 44.1 20.6 26.3
2011 888 43.5 20.3 26.9
2012 931 64.6 14.3 28.7
2013 857 69.0 12.4 27.4
2014 832 62.6 13.2 27.5
2015 791 61.0 12.9 27.9
2016 803 62.0 12.9 30.4
2017 809 62.2 13.0 31.5
2018 850 69.9 12.1 35.5
2019 818 67.6 12.0 35.6
2020 854 64.4 13.2 33.8
2021 820 66.2 12.3 n/a
2022 867 64.9 13.3 33.3
2023 827 59.7 13.8 42.1
2024 821 59.0 13.9 47.1

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 William Byrd Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 799 50.5 15.8 n/a
1990 758 53.0 14.3 n/a
1991 747 53.0 14.0 n/a
1992 766 54.0 14.1 n/a
1993 773 55.4 14.0 n/a
1994 848 43.3 n/a n/a
1995 867 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 867 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 903 n/a 0.0 12.2
1998 881 n/a 0.0 10.3
1999 879 67.0 13.1 14.9
2000 808 n/a 0.0 14.9
2001 839 60.5 13.9 16
2002 891 79.2 11.3 15.4
2003 891 79.2 11.3 15.4
2004 930 76.6 12.1 19.7
2005 953 70.6 13.5 17.1
2006 932 77.0 12.1 22.2
2007 890 62.9 14.1 19.6
2008 897 38.5 23.3 20.8
2009 877 39.3 22.3 24.6
2010 911 44.1 20.6 26.3
2011 888 43.5 20.3 26.9
2012 931 64.6 14.3 28.7
2013 857 69.0 12.4 27.4
2014 832 62.6 13.2 27.5
2015 791 61.0 12.9 27.9
2016 803 62.0 12.9 30.4
2017 809 62.2 13.0 31.5
2018 850 69.9 12.1 35.5
2019 818 67.6 12.0 35.6
2020 854 64.4 13.2 33.8
2021 820 66.2 12.3 n/a
2022 867 64.9 13.3 33.3
2023 827 59.7 13.8 42.1
2024 821 59.0 13.9 47.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for William Byrd Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $144 (2.0%) $6,974 (98.0%) $7,118
2020 $99 (1.4%) $7,126 (98.6%) $7,225
2021 $197 (2.6%) $7,244 (97.4%) $7,441

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

Impact of COVID-19 on William Byrd Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 130th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 174th of 422 Middle schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (William Byrd Middle)8073.2
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8780.6
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (William Byrd Middle)7880.2
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8481.6
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (William Byrd Middle)9179.2
 11.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8982.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (William Byrd Middle)8971.7
 17.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8679.4
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (William Byrd Middle)7552.4
 22.6%
   8th Grade Writing (Roanoke County Public Schools)7461.5
 12.5%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (William Byrd Middle)8352.5
 30.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8272.6
 9.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (William Byrd Middle)8354.6
 28.4%
   8th Grade Science (Roanoke County Public Schools)8768.8
 18.3%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (William Byrd Middle)7866.9
 11.1%
   8th Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8076.6
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (William Byrd Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Roanoke County Public Schools)9194
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (William Byrd Middle)9699
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Roanoke County Public Schools)9494
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (William Byrd Middle)80100
 20%
   End of Course Earth Science (Roanoke County Public Schools)8683
 3%
   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 Students818827
 1.1%
African American5055
 10%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1316
 23.1%
Hispanic3651
 41.7%
Pacific Islander00
White673666
 1%
Two or More Races4539
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%42.1%
 6.5%


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William Byrd Middle ranks 172nd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at William Byrd Middle are 78% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend William Byrd Middle usually go on to attend William Byrd High

In the 2023-24 school year, 821 students attended William Byrd Middle.


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