Is Wallace Middle a good school?

Wallace Middle ranks 114 th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wallace Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 427 students attended Wallace Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Wallace Middle?

Students at Wallace Middle are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Wallace Middle attend?

Students who attend Wallace Middle usually go on to attend John S. Battle High

Wallace Middle

Summary:

Wallace Middle is a public middle school located in Bristol, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 426 students. The school is part of the Washington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wallace Middle consistently performs well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates across various subjects like Algebra I, Mathematics, Science, and English Reading, often exceeding the district and state averages. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.5, which may contribute to its academic success. However, Wallace Middle has a high percentage of students (65.26%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Damascus Middle, Lebanon Middle, E.B. Stanley Middle, and Virginia Middle, Wallace Middle generally outperforms them on state assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. This suggests that the school may have effective teaching strategies and support systems in place that contribute to its academic success, despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

13077 Wallace Pike
Bristol, VA 24202

(276) 642-5400

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,432

Students who attend Wallace Middle usually attend:

High:

John S. Battle High

Feeder schools for Wallace Middle:

Elementary:	High Point Elementary
	Valley Institute Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 427

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wallace Middle ranks better than 72.7% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.23. (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 (92.5%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wallace Middle is 11.2. 2 middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wallace Middle is $7,432. 2 middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wallace Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallace Middle 114^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Wallace Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 8^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wallace Middle

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Rank History for all students at Wallace Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	58.42	163^rd	340	52.1%
2006	46.99	213^th	383	44.4%
2007	47.38	219^th	387	43.4%
2008	50.77	197^th	391	49.6%
2009	60.68	116^th	390	70.3%
2010	56.86	157^th	408	61.5%
2011	56.71	150^th	413	63.7%
2012	50.85	197^th	413	52.3%
2013	43.79	228^th	416	45.2%
2014	52.50	187^th	416	55.0%
2015	53.52	177^th	412	57.0%
2016	63.01	114^th	409	72.1%
2017	62.48	116^th	415	72.0%
2018	60.92	130^th	413	68.5%
2019	62.95	135^th	424	68.2%
2021	74.02	60^th	419	85.7%
2022	75.19	65^th	415	84.3%
2023	78.83	67^th	422	84.1%
2024	70.23	114^th	417	72.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wallace Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.75	69^th	402	82.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Wallace Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.98	80^th	411	80.5%
2024	66.51	131^st	407	67.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wallace Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.05	96^th	281	65.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Wallace Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.32	49^th	409	88.0%
2024	72.58	94^th	407	76.9%

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Rank History for White students at Wallace Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.29	117^th	402	70.9%
2024	53.84	189^th	396	52.3%

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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 Wallace 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	461	461
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	443	443
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	408	408
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	417	417
1993	495	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
1994	455	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1995	459	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
1996	459	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
1997	445	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1998	407	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1999	397	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
2000	418	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	-4	416
2001	450	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2002	478	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
2003	478	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
2004	484	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2005	488	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	491
2006	455	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2007	425	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
2008	442	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2009	447	1	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	1	458
2010	447	3	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	3	460
2011	422	0	1	7	1	0	5	0	436
2012	433	4	2	6	2	1	6	0	454
2013	442	1	3	5	3	1	4	0	459
2014	437	4	3	8	2	0	5	0	459
2015	436	3	1	9	2	0	5	0	456
2016	427	3	0	8	1	0	8	0	447
2017	428	3	0	5	1	0	12	0	449
2018	448	2	0	11	0	0	19	0	480
2019	443	4	0	9	0	0	17	0	473
2020	459	5	0	9	0	0	12	0	485
2021	442	3	1	7	0	0	10	0	463
2022	428	3	1	9	0	0	14	0	455
2023	397	2	1	10	0	0	16	0	426
2024	395	2	0	13	0	0	17	0	427

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wallace Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	461	26.1	17.6	n/a
1990	443	26.3	16.8	n/a
1991	408	26.1	15.6	n/a
1992	417	26.6	15.6	n/a
1993	497	32.9	15.1	n/a
1994	457	29.6	n/a	26.3
1995	461	n/a	0.0	25.4
1996	461	n/a	0.0	25.4
1997	445	n/a	0.0	28.1
1998	407	n/a	0.0	26.8
1999	397	33.0	12.0	33
2000	416	n/a	0.0	37.1
2001	452	0.0	0.0	39.8
2002	479	34.0	14.1	45.3
2003	479	34.0	14.1	45.3
2004	484	34.0	14.2	39
2005	491	33.0	14.9	38
2006	459	32.0	14.3	42.3
2007	432	25.2	17.1	37
2008	449	32.4	13.9	39.6
2009	458	30.1	15.2	38.9
2010	460	31.1	14.7	44.4
2011	436	29.0	15.0	45.2
2012	454	29.0	15.6	47.1
2013	459	31.1	14.7	50.3
2014	459	31.5	14.5	48.1
2015	456	32.0	14.2	50.9
2016	447	33.0	13.5	45.6
2017	449	32.2	13.9	43.2
2018	480	34.0	14.1	49.8
2019	473	35.0	13.5	51.8
2020	485	33.9	14.3	48.2
2021	463	33.2	13.9	n/a
2022	455	36.5	12.4	51.4
2023	426	44.5	9.5	65.3
2024	427	38.0	11.2	74.2

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 Wallace Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	461	26.1	17.6	n/a
1990	443	26.3	16.8	n/a
1991	408	26.1	15.6	n/a
1992	417	26.6	15.6	n/a
1993	497	32.9	15.1	n/a
1994	457	29.6	n/a	26.3
1995	461	n/a	0.0	25.4
1996	461	n/a	0.0	25.4
1997	445	n/a	0.0	28.1
1998	407	n/a	0.0	26.8
1999	397	33.0	12.0	33
2000	416	n/a	0.0	37.1
2001	452	0.0	0.0	39.8
2002	479	34.0	14.1	45.3
2003	479	34.0	14.1	45.3
2004	484	34.0	14.2	39
2005	491	33.0	14.9	38
2006	459	32.0	14.3	42.3
2007	432	25.2	17.1	37
2008	449	32.4	13.9	39.6
2009	458	30.1	15.2	38.9
2010	460	31.1	14.7	44.4
2011	436	29.0	15.0	45.2
2012	454	29.0	15.6	47.1
2013	459	31.1	14.7	50.3
2014	459	31.5	14.5	48.1
2015	456	32.0	14.2	50.9
2016	447	33.0	13.5	45.6
2017	449	32.2	13.9	43.2
2018	480	34.0	14.1	49.8
2019	473	35.0	13.5	51.8
2020	485	33.9	14.3	48.2
2021	463	33.2	13.9	n/a
2022	455	36.5	12.4	51.4
2023	426	44.5	9.5	65.3
2024	427	38.0	11.2	74.2

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 Wallace Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,145 (26.4%)	$5,974 (73.6%)	$8,119
2020	$670 (8.7%)	$7,052 (91.3%)	$7,722
2021	$575 (7.7%)	$6,856 (92.2%)	$7,432

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wallace 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 135^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 67^th of 422 Middle schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Wallace Middle)	89	90.2	1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Public Schools)	92	85.7	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Wallace Middle)	88	86.2	1.8%
6th Grade English Reading (Washington County Public Schools)	85	83.4	1.6%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wallace Middle)	90	74.1	15.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Public Schools)	85	77.8	7.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Wallace Middle)	89	83.6	5.4%
7th Grade English Reading (Washington County Public Schools)	87	83.2	3.8%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Wallace Middle)	65	64.7	0.3%
8th Grade Writing (Washington County Public Schools)	70	67.8	2.2%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wallace Middle)	89	77.6	11.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Public Schools)	88	78.2	9.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Wallace Middle)	73	77.7	4.7%
8th Grade Science (Washington County Public Schools)	78	74.9	3.2%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Wallace Middle)	75	84.7	9.7%
8th Grade English Reading (Washington County Public Schools)	78	83.5	5.5%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Wallace Middle)	93	100	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Washington County Public Schools)	90	92	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Geography (Wallace Middle)	79	83	4%
End of Course Geography (Washington County Public Schools)	79	76	3%
End of Course Geography (Virginia)	80	66	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	473	426	9.9%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	9	10	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	443	397	10.4%
Two or More Races	17	16	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.8%	65.3%	13.5%

Schools Near Wallace Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Algebra I (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)				SOL Geography (2024)	SOL World History I (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 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 Geography 8th Grade	SOL World History I 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wallace Middle	Public	6-8	13077 Wallace Pike	Bristol	24202	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 642-5400	427	38	11.2	74.2%	395 (92.5%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	70.2	114^th of 417 public middle schools	72.7%		78.8	67^th of 422 public middle schools	84.1%	47	100.0		88.3	68.0	75.9		69.9		81.4	82.0	75.2	76.9		71.9	$7,432	$575	$6,856
Virginia Middle	Public	6-8	855 Piedmont Avenue	Bristol	24201	Bristol city	Bristol City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 821-5660	458	51	9.0	98.7%	339 (74.0%)	38 (8.3%)	30 (6.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.5%)	48.7	231^st of 417 public middle schools	44.6%		43.5	260^th of 422 public middle schools	38.4%	29	100.0		60.3	60.4	46.9		59.1		72.3	70.5	68.7		100.0	62.9	$9,091	$1,862	$7,229
E.B. Stanley Middle	Public	6-8	297 Stanley St	Abingdon	24210	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 739-3300	664	57	11.7	73.3%	596 (89.8%)	9 (1.4%)	26 (3.9%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.0%)	80.7	54^th of 417 public middle schools	87.1%		80.1	51^st of 422 public middle schools	87.9%	3	100.0		81.3	74.5	75.8		82.7		86.6	81.4	87.9	82.7		84.5	$7,178	$300	$6,878
Lebanon Middle	Public	5-7	53 George Ben Whited Dr.	Lebanon	24266	Russell County	Russell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 889-6548	305	24	12.7	89.8%	298 (97.7%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.6	133^rd of 417 public middle schools	68.1%		74.9	99^th of 422 public middle schools	76.5%	34		65.6	73.6	61.3		59.0		72.6	73.6	81.9				76.4	$6,997	$1,240	$5,758
Damascus Middle	Public	6-8	32101 Government Rd	Damascus	24236	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 739-4100	162	19	8.5	74.7%	157 (96.9%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	71.3	103^rd of 417 public middle schools	75.3%		76.6	86^th of 422 public middle schools	79.6%	17	100.0		78.6	73.8	86.8		85.5		71.4	72.7	87.3	91.1		61.8	$9,889	$761	$9,128

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