Staunton River Middle

Summary:

Staunton River Middle is a public middle school located in Moneta, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 627. The school is part of the Bedford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 43 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Staunton River Middle stands out for its higher percentage of white students (84.05%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.97% to 85.96% over the past few years. This is much higher than the nearby schools, such as Woodrow Wilson Middle and James Madison Middle. Academically, Staunton River Middle's performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the Bedford County Public Schools district average and the state average across most subject areas and grade levels.

Despite these challenges, Staunton River Middle has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 14.9 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a higher per-student spending compared to the surrounding schools, with a spending of $10,336 per student in the 2020-2021 school year. These factors suggest that the school may have opportunities to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address its academic performance issues and support student learning.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1293 Golden Eagle Drive
       Moneta, VA  24121


(540) 297-4152

District: Bedford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
280th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,336 Help


Students who attend Staunton River Middle usually attend:

High:    Staunton River High

Feeder schools for Staunton River Middle:

Elementary:    Goodview Elementary
    Huddleston Elementary
    Moneta Elementary
    Stewartsville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
Two or more races:
5.7%
Hispanic:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89% Help


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Compare Details Staunton River Middle is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Staunton River Middle ranks worse than 67.1% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.59. (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 Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Staunton River Middle is 15.6. 1 middle schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Staunton River Middle is $10,336, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Staunton River Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Staunton River Middle 280th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Staunton River Middle in the ranking list.)

Bedford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford County Public Schools 43rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Staunton River Middle

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.56 705th 1103 36.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Staunton River Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Staunton River Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.52 204th 340 40.0%
2006 49.30 194th 383 49.3%
2007 30.93 325th 387 16.0%
2008 29.38 331st 391 15.3%
2009 23.47 344th 390 11.8%
2010 27.14 346th 408 15.2%
2011 20.80 374th 413 9.4%
2012 21.70 372nd 413 9.9%
2013 14.51 385th 416 7.5%
2014 19.20 363rd 416 12.7%
2015 22.07 354th 412 14.1%
2016 35.89 286th 409 30.1%
2017 33.33 309th 415 25.5%
2018 35.88 292nd 413 29.3%
2019 28.36 344th 424 18.9%
2021 73.65 63rd 419 85.0%
2022 18.49 361st 415 13.0%
2023 27.08 336th 422 20.4%
2024 38.59 280th 417 32.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Staunton River Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.78 177th 231 23.4%
2024 43.27 140th 237 40.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Staunton River Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.38 227th 402 43.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Staunton River Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.37 335th 411 18.5%
2024 36.21 282nd 407 30.7%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Staunton River Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.51 241st 278 13.3%
2024 32.92 183rd 281 34.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Staunton River Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.23 310th 409 24.2%
2024 39.77 261st 407 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Staunton River Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.68 248th 275 9.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Staunton River Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.15 384th 402 4.5%
2024 21.68 350th 396 11.6%
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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 Staunton River 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 542 542
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 711 711
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 717 717
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 735 735
1993 641 76 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 669 75 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1995 706 71 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1996 706 71 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1997 697 60 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1998 710 59 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1999 737 62 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 805
2000 763 78 2 7 0 n/a n/a -4 846
2001 737 80 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 827
2002 772 56 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 837
2003 772 56 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 837
2004 781 52 1 14 1 n/a n/a 1 850
2005 767 69 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 849
2006 742 53 4 8 2 n/a n/a 1 810
2007 754 61 9 10 3 n/a n/a 0 837
2008 763 54 8 11 3 n/a n/a 0 839
2009 773 52 8 12 2 n/a n/a 0 847
2010 781 41 8 16 5 n/a n/a 0 851
2011 736 32 3 21 4 0 13 0 809
2012 694 36 2 20 2 0 22 0 776
2013 686 34 1 18 2 1 20 0 762
2014 637 31 0 25 5 0 27 0 725
2015 640 29 1 24 4 0 22 0 720
2016 616 38 2 27 1 0 21 0 705
2017 609 36 1 23 1 1 22 0 693
2018 622 39 2 23 1 1 25 0 713
2019 614 38 2 21 1 0 26 0 702
2020 583 34 3 24 0 0 28 0 672
2021 404 22 3 19 1 1 28 0 478
2022 496 28 4 30 1 1 37 0 597
2023 527 26 2 35 1 1 35 0 627
2024 495 26 1 28 1 0 33 0 584

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 Staunton River Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 542 33.6 16.1 n/a
1990 711 30.9 23.0 n/a
1991 717 41.5 17.2 n/a
1992 735 42.3 17.3 n/a
1993 721 39.0 18.5 n/a
1994 746 34.4 n/a n/a
1995 779 n/a 0.0 20.3
1996 779 n/a 0.0 20.3
1997 758 n/a 0.0 22
1998 769 n/a 0.0 22.6
1999 805 48.0 16.8 36.8
2000 846 n/a 0.0 35.8
2001 827 51.9 15.9 35.9
2002 837 58.0 14.4 36.9
2003 837 58.0 14.4 36.9
2004 850 48.0 17.7 35
2005 849 50.0 17.0 38.8
2006 810 53.0 15.3 38.9
2007 837 57.3 14.6 35.7
2008 839 45.8 18.3 34.9
2009 847 43.8 19.3 40.7
2010 851 44.0 19.3 42.9
2011 809 45.8 17.6 47
2012 776 50.3 15.4 48.1
2013 762 48.7 15.6 49.2
2014 725 50.6 14.3 47.4
2015 720 45.0 16.0 46.4
2016 705 47.0 15.0 50.5
2017 693 48.9 14.1 50.9
2018 713 51.4 13.8 51.8
2019 702 53.0 13.2 53.1
2020 672 51.2 13.1 53.3
2021 478 31.8 14.9 n/a
2022 597 42.9 13.9 60
2023 627 47.2 13.2 86
2024 584 37.4 15.6 89

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 Staunton River Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 542 33.6 16.1 n/a
1990 711 30.9 23.0 n/a
1991 717 41.5 17.2 n/a
1992 735 42.3 17.3 n/a
1993 721 39.0 18.5 n/a
1994 746 34.4 n/a n/a
1995 779 n/a 0.0 20.3
1996 779 n/a 0.0 20.3
1997 758 n/a 0.0 22
1998 769 n/a 0.0 22.6
1999 805 48.0 16.8 36.8
2000 846 n/a 0.0 35.8
2001 827 51.9 15.9 35.9
2002 837 58.0 14.4 36.9
2003 837 58.0 14.4 36.9
2004 850 48.0 17.7 35
2005 849 50.0 17.0 38.8
2006 810 53.0 15.3 38.9
2007 837 57.3 14.6 35.7
2008 839 45.8 18.3 34.9
2009 847 43.8 19.3 40.7
2010 851 44.0 19.3 42.9
2011 809 45.8 17.6 47
2012 776 50.3 15.4 48.1
2013 762 48.7 15.6 49.2
2014 725 50.6 14.3 47.4
2015 720 45.0 16.0 46.4
2016 705 47.0 15.0 50.5
2017 693 48.9 14.1 50.9
2018 713 51.4 13.8 51.8
2019 702 53.0 13.2 53.1
2020 672 51.2 13.1 53.3
2021 478 31.8 14.9 n/a
2022 597 42.9 13.9 60
2023 627 47.2 13.2 86
2024 584 37.4 15.6 89

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 Staunton River Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $192 (3.0%) $6,287 (97.1%) $6,478
2020 $289 (4.4%) $6,210 (95.5%) $6,500
2021 $571 (5.5%) $9,765 (94.5%) $10,336

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Staunton River Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 344th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 336th of 422 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Staunton River Middle)6554.8
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)7965.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Staunton River Middle)6967.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)7874.1
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Staunton River Middle)6737.5
 29.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)7350.5
 22.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Staunton River Middle)7361.3
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)8172.5
 8.5%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Staunton River Middle)5539.9
 15.1%
   8th Grade Writing (Bedford County Public Schools)6653.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Staunton River Middle)7636.1
 39.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)7645.7
 30.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Staunton River Middle)6641
 25%
   8th Grade Science (Bedford County Public Schools)7450
 24%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7861
 17%
8th Grade English Reading (Staunton River Middle)6463.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)7568.4
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Staunton River Middle)9793
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bedford County Public Schools)8882
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Staunton River Middle)7755
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (Bedford County Public Schools)8466
 18%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course World History I (Staunton River Middle)6444
 20%
   End of Course World History I (Bedford County Public Schools)7558
 17%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students702627
 10.7%
African American3826
 31.6%
American Indian11
Asian22
Hispanic2135
 66.7%
Pacific Islander01
White614527
 14.2%
Two or More Races2635
 34.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.1%86%
 32.8%


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Students at Staunton River Middle are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Students who attend Staunton River Middle usually go on to attend Staunton River High

In the 2023-24 school year, 584 students attended Staunton River Middle.

Staunton River Middle ranks 280th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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