Is Fort Chiswell Middle a good school?

Fort Chiswell Middle ranks 113 th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fort Chiswell Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 306 students attended Fort Chiswell Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Chiswell Middle?

Students at Fort Chiswell Middle are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Fort Chiswell Middle attend?

Students who attend Fort Chiswell Middle usually go on to attend Fort Chiswell High

Fort Chiswell Middle

Summary:

Fort Chiswell Middle is a public middle school located in Max Meadows, Virginia, serving 316 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Wythe County Public Schools district, which is ranked 13th out of 130 districts in the state.

Fort Chiswell Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking between 45-161 over the past 5 years and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population is overwhelmingly white (95.25%), in contrast to the more diverse nearby schools like Galax Middle and Pulaski County Middle. Despite this, Fort Chiswell Middle has a high percentage of students (74.37%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school spends more per student ($7,456 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby rural and city middle schools, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1.

The consistent academic performance of Fort Chiswell Middle, coupled with its socioeconomic challenges, presents an interesting dynamic. While the school is providing a high-quality education to its students, the lack of racial diversity and the significant socioeconomic needs of the population it serves suggest that the school may face unique challenges in supporting its students' learning and development. Comparing Fort Chiswell Middle to nearby schools like Rural Retreat Middle and Scott Memorial Middle, which have smaller student-teacher ratios, provides valuable context for understanding the school's strengths and areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

101 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360

(276) 637-4400

District: Wythe County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,456

Students who attend Fort Chiswell Middle usually attend:

High:

Fort Chiswell High

Feeder schools for Fort Chiswell Middle:

Elementary:	Jackson Memorial Elementary
	Max Meadows Elementary
	Sheffey Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 306

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Chiswell Middle ranks better than 72.9% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.64. (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 Fort Chiswell Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Wythe County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), two or more races (2.9%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wythe County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Chiswell Middle is 14.7, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Fort Chiswell Middle employs 20.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Chiswell Middle is $7,456, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fort Chiswell Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Chiswell Middle 113^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Fort Chiswell Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

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Wythe County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wythe County Public Schools 13^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Chiswell Middle

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Rank History for all students at Fort Chiswell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	40.20	246^th	340	27.6%
2006	32.92	303^rd	383	20.9%
2007	22.02	372^nd	387	3.9%
2008	20.47	370^th	391	5.4%
2009	20.72	356^th	390	8.7%
2010	40.03	276^th	408	32.4%
2011	51.36	191^st	413	53.8%
2012	37.83	288^th	413	30.3%
2013	31.08	312^th	416	25.0%
2014	32.85	298^th	416	28.4%
2015	45.80	224^th	412	45.6%
2016	51.82	194^th	409	52.6%
2017	50.24	209^th	415	49.6%
2018	52.93	194^th	413	53.0%
2019	59.76	154^th	424	63.7%
2021	76.84	45^th	419	89.3%
2022	66.41	110^th	415	73.5%
2023	61.43	161^st	422	61.8%
2024	70.64	113^th	417	72.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Chiswell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.82	47^th	402	88.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Fort Chiswell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.62	98^th	411	76.2%
2024	72.65	93^rd	407	77.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Fort Chiswell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.60	114^th	281	59.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Fort Chiswell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.94	198^th	409	51.6%
2024	68.30	120^th	407	70.5%

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Rank History for White students at Fort Chiswell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.82	230^th	402	42.8%
2024	52.99	196^th	396	50.5%

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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 Fort Chiswell Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	397	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
2003	397	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
2004	384	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2005	391	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	400
2006	393	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	400
2007	368	9	0	3	n/a	n/a	2	382
2008	345	11	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	357
2009	325	6	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	334
2010	331	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	337
2011	344	4	0	2	0	2	0	352
2012	365	5	1	2	0	3	0	376
2013	404	6	1	4	0	9	0	424
2014	384	5	1	6	0	8	0	404
2015	358	7	0	7	0	8	0	380
2016	346	9	1	6	0	6	0	368
2017	353	8	1	5	0	5	0	372
2018	354	2	1	6	0	4	0	367
2019	334	1	0	3	0	4	0	342
2020	316	0	0	5	1	4	0	326
2021	296	1	1	8	1	6	0	313
2022	299	2	1	6	1	6	0	315
2023	301	3	1	4	0	7	0	316
2024	293	1	0	3	0	9	0	306

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 Fort Chiswell Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	409	28.4	14.4	45.5
2003	409	28.4	14.4	45.5
2004	393	29.4	13.4	47.6
2005	400	23.4	17.1	41.2
2006	400	30.0	13.3	44.4
2007	382	27.2	14.0	43.2
2008	357	19.0	18.8	42.6
2009	334	18.9	17.7	46.1
2010	337	18.3	18.4	51.5
2011	352	17.4	20.2	48.9
2012	376	24.0	15.6	51.1
2013	424	28.1	15.0	55.4
2014	404	26.7	15.1	54.2
2015	380	27.0	14.0	47.1
2016	368	25.0	14.7	47.6
2017	372	27.0	13.7	49.2
2018	367	25.5	14.3	51
2019	342	25.2	13.5	48.5
2020	326	25.1	12.9	49.4
2021	313	22.3	14.0	n/a
2022	315	24.4	12.8	51.1
2023	316	22.5	14.0	74.4
2024	306	20.8	14.7	76.8

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 Fort Chiswell Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	409	28.4	14.4	45.5
2003	409	28.4	14.4	45.5
2004	393	29.4	13.4	47.6
2005	400	23.4	17.1	41.2
2006	400	30.0	13.3	44.4
2007	382	27.2	14.0	43.2
2008	357	19.0	18.8	42.6
2009	334	18.9	17.7	46.1
2010	337	18.3	18.4	51.5
2011	352	17.4	20.2	48.9
2012	376	24.0	15.6	51.1
2013	424	28.1	15.0	55.4
2014	404	26.7	15.1	54.2
2015	380	27.0	14.0	47.1
2016	368	25.0	14.7	47.6
2017	372	27.0	13.7	49.2
2018	367	25.5	14.3	51
2019	342	25.2	13.5	48.5
2020	326	25.1	12.9	49.4
2021	313	22.3	14.0	n/a
2022	315	24.4	12.8	51.1
2023	316	22.5	14.0	74.4
2024	306	20.8	14.7	76.8

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 Fort Chiswell Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$72 (1.0%)	$7,047 (99.0%)	$7,118
2020	$111 (1.6%)	$6,768 (98.4%)	$6,879
2021	$276 (3.7%)	$7,181 (96.3%)	$7,456

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Chiswell 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 154^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 161^st of 422 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Chiswell Middle)	88	73.2	14.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wythe County Public Schools)	89	78	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Fort Chiswell Middle)	90	88.7	1.3%
6th Grade English Reading (Wythe County Public Schools)	86	84.2	1.8%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Chiswell Middle)	46	72.3	26.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wythe County Public Schools)	65	81.1	16.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Fort Chiswell Middle)	85	69.3	15.7%
7th Grade English Reading (Wythe County Public Schools)	86	82	4.1%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Fort Chiswell Middle)	66	45	21.1%
8th Grade Writing (Wythe County Public Schools)	71	59.2	11.8%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Chiswell Middle)	85	78.2	6.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wythe County Public Schools)	89	76.6	12.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Fort Chiswell Middle)	83	63	20%
8th Grade Science (Wythe County Public Schools)	88	73.8	14.2%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Fort Chiswell Middle)	82	67.6	14.4%
8th Grade English Reading (Wythe County Public Schools)	82	71.5	10.5%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Fort Chiswell Middle)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Wythe County Public Schools)	96	92	4%
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	342	316	7.6%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	334	301	9.9%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.5%	74.4%	25.8%

Schools Near Fort Chiswell 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 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 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort Chiswell Middle	Public	6-8	101 Pioneer Trail	Max Meadows	24360	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 637-4400	306	21	14.7	76.8%	293 (95.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	70.6	113^th of 417 public middle schools	72.9%		61.4	161^st of 422 public middle schools	61.8%	48	100.0	66.1	88.7	78.8	68.4	71.3	85.6	71.4		81.4	$7,456	$276	$7,181
Scott Memorial Middle	Public	6-8	950 S. Seventh St.	Wytheville	24382	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 228-2851	305	23	13.3	76.4%	256 (83.9%)	24 (7.9%)	11 (3.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	80.4	55^th of 417 public middle schools	86.8%		78.7	69^th of 422 public middle schools	83.6%	14	100.0	83.9	79.4	63.0	80.2	82.6	79.4	84.2		82.6	$6,533	$216	$6,317
Carroll County Middle	Public	6-8	1036 N. Main Street	Hillsville	24343	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 728-4211	726	61	11.9	90.8%	652 (89.8%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.9%)	65.7	141^st of 417 public middle schools	66.2%		58.7	176^th of 422 public middle schools	58.3%	35	100.0	70.9	74.0	59.4	71.0	79.8	73.6	77.1		66.5	$7,649	$246	$7,402
Pulaski County Middle	Public	6-8	4396 Lee Highway	Pulaski	24301	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 643-0767	797	62	12.9	91.3%	652 (81.8%)	44 (5.5%)	30 (3.8%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.8%)	40.5	274^th of 417 public middle schools	34.3%		25.6	342^nd of 422 public middle schools	19.0%	68	100.0	54.4	53.7	66.2	61.5	65.8	59.5	64.1		60.8	$6,646	$235	$6,411
Rural Retreat Middle	Public	6-8	325 E. Buck Ave.	Rural Retreat	24368	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 686-5200	229	17	13.2	76.0%	218 (95.2%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	81.5	46^th of 417 public middle schools	89.0%		86.3	21^st of 422 public middle schools	95.0%	25	100.0	70.4	79.7	86.0	85.5	77.5	82.4	87.0		86.5	$6,734	$31	$6,703
Galax Middle	Public	6-8	202 Maroon Tide Dr	Galax	24333	Galax city	Galax City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 236-6124	329	23	14.3	107.3%	194 (59.0%)	8 (2.4%)	119 (36.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	62.4	159^th of 417 public middle schools	61.9%		56.3	187^th of 422 public middle schools	55.7%	28	100.0	69.5	77.6	81.7	70.4	67.0	73.5	72.9	75.0	77.0	$6,394	$489	$5,905

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