Summary:
Buena Vista City Public Schools has a single middle school, Parry McCluer Middle School, serving grades 6-7. Despite serving a student population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 87.39% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Parry McCluer Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Virginia middle schools.
Parry McCluer Middle School's students score well above the state averages on the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments, with 6th-grade students scoring 81.97% in mathematics and 75.41% in reading, compared to state averages of 59.41% and 70.65%, respectively. The school's 7th-grade students also outperform the state, scoring 82.69% in mathematics and 82.35% in reading, compared to state averages of 52.49% and 71.34%. This exceptional academic performance is likely aided by the school's small student-teacher ratio of 15.3, which allows for more personalized attention and support.
Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, Buena Vista City Public Schools has been able to maintain a high-quality education at Parry McCluer Middle School, as evidenced by the school's consistent 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger in recent years. This demonstrates the district's commitment to providing an excellent education to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
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