Summary:
Westmoreland County Public Schools in Virginia has only one middle school, Montross Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. Despite serving a student population with significant socioeconomic challenges, Montross Middle has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, outpacing state averages on Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Montross Middle's enrollment of 309 students is relatively small, with a low student-teacher ratio of 9.7, which may contribute to the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students. The school's racial makeup is diverse, with 38.19% White, 42.07% African American, 12.62% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, and multi-racial students. Despite the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (100.65%), Montross Middle has maintained a consistent ranking among Virginia middle schools, placing 145th out of 417 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data suggests that Westmoreland County Public Schools is home to a high-performing middle school that is providing a quality education to its diverse student population, even in the face of significant socioeconomic challenges. Montross Middle's academic excellence, stable ranking and rating, and small size with a low student-teacher ratio are all positive indicators of the school's ability to support student success.
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