Read Mountain Middle

Summary:

Read Mountain Middle is a public middle school located in Cloverdale, VA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 657 students. It is part of the Botetourt County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Read Mountain Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Virginia, ranking 61st out of 417 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform exceptionally well on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I for 8th grade students. While the student population is predominantly White (81.13%), Read Mountain Middle has a more diverse racial makeup compared to some nearby schools, with 8.83% Hispanic, 2.59% African American, and 1.52% Asian students. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, lower than the nearby Central Academy Middle (11.8) but higher than the Roanoke County Public Schools middle schools (12.7-14.7).

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Read Mountain Middle has increased from 25.24% in 2021-2022 to 34.7% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families. This contrasts with the nearby Central Academy Middle, which has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (42.28%). The middle schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools district, such as Woodrow Wilson Middle and Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle, have significantly lower academic performance and higher percentages of students from low-income families compared to Read Mountain Middle and the other Botetourt County schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 182 Orchard Hill Dr
       Cloverdale, VA  24077


(540) 966-8655

District: Botetourt County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,171 Help


Students who attend Read Mountain Middle usually attend:

High:    Lord Botetourt High

Feeder schools for Read Mountain Middle:

Elementary:    Cloverdale Elementary
    Colonial Elementary
    Greenfield Elementary
    Troutville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  661

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.9% Help


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Compare Details Read Mountain Middle ranks better than 85.4% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.6. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Read Mountain Middle is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Read Mountain Middle is $9,171.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Read Mountain Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Read Mountain Middle 61st of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Read Mountain Middle in the ranking list.)

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Botetourt County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Botetourt County Public Schools 6th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Read Mountain Middle

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Rank History for all students at Read Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.88 73rd 340 78.5%
2006 69.89 60th 383 84.3%
2007 69.28 75th 387 80.6%
2008 67.27 85th 391 78.3%
2009 68.98 68th 390 82.6%
2010 60.34 127th 408 68.9%
2011 63.73 108th 413 73.8%
2012 72.10 55th 413 86.7%
2013 80.98 31st 416 92.5%
2014 81.22 31st 416 92.5%
2015 77.21 46th 412 88.8%
2016 78.46 48th 409 88.3%
2017 74.18 61st 415 85.3%
2018 74.07 66th 413 84.0%
2019 67.40 103rd 424 75.7%
2021 77.79 43rd 419 89.7%
2022 79.38 44th 415 89.4%
2023 79.10 63rd 422 85.1%
2024 79.60 61st 417 85.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Read Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.15 117th 231 49.4%
2024 54.91 102nd 237 57.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Read Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.29 65th 402 83.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Read Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.44 54th 411 86.9%
2024 74.58 79th 407 80.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Read Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.85 71st 278 74.5%
2024 63.53 85th 281 69.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Read Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.40 75th 409 81.7%
2024 82.67 36th 407 91.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Read Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.75 55th 275 80.0%
2024 69.84 72nd 272 73.5%
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Rank History for White students at Read Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.61 111th 402 72.4%
2024 72.18 83rd 396 79.0%
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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 Read Mountain Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 527 11 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1998 545 17 4 3 5 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 553 18 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 580
2000 556 18 6 2 4 n/a n/a -4 582
2001 652 19 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 706 19 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 733
2003 706 19 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 733
2004 701 14 10 1 1 n/a n/a 0 727
2005 673 20 11 6 2 n/a n/a 1 713
2006 660 26 6 6 1 n/a n/a 11 710
2007 656 34 5 4 0 n/a n/a 8 707
2008 699 33 6 7 0 n/a n/a 7 752
2009 669 30 6 7 0 n/a n/a 3 715
2010 727 25 4 13 1 n/a n/a 12 782
2011 645 19 5 20 3 1 22 0 715
2012 654 20 9 21 1 1 18 0 724
2013 616 17 8 16 0 0 15 0 672
2014 666 22 8 15 0 0 6 0 717
2015 671 24 8 21 2 0 11 0 737
2016 699 19 11 30 2 0 13 0 774
2017 636 17 9 35 3 0 28 0 728
2018 619 25 7 40 0 0 31 0 722
2019 588 22 7 44 1 0 30 0 692
2020 559 20 9 54 1 0 37 0 680
2021 517 15 11 45 2 0 39 0 629
2022 519 17 7 54 0 0 41 0 638
2023 533 17 10 58 0 0 39 0 657
2024 551 16 14 47 0 0 33 0 661

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 Read Mountain Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 544 n/a 0.0 5.7
1998 574 n/a 0.0 7.1
1999 580 41.0 14.1 10.3
2000 582 n/a 0.0 9.2
2001 678 47.0 14.4 9
2002 733 55.0 13.3 10.6
2003 733 55.0 13.3 10.6
2004 727 48.0 15.1 12.8
2005 713 47.0 15.2 13.2
2006 710 50.0 14.2 11.9
2007 707 41.8 16.9 10.7
2008 752 34.4 21.9 11.4
2009 715 33.3 21.5 12.9
2010 782 35.8 21.8 14.5
2011 715 36.9 19.3 15.9
2012 724 51.4 14.0 18.2
2013 672 49.6 13.5 18.2
2014 717 50.8 14.1 17.7
2015 737 54.0 13.6 18.5
2016 774 55.0 14.0 19
2017 728 56.4 12.9 20.7
2018 722 50.0 14.4 26.2
2019 692 44.0 15.7 25.4
2020 680 52.6 12.9 23.7
2021 629 55.7 11.2 n/a
2022 638 55.8 11.4 25.2
2023 657 49.2 13.3 34.7
2024 661 48.6 13.5 33.9

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 Read Mountain Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 544 n/a 0.0 5.7
1998 574 n/a 0.0 7.1
1999 580 41.0 14.1 10.3
2000 582 n/a 0.0 9.2
2001 678 47.0 14.4 9
2002 733 55.0 13.3 10.6
2003 733 55.0 13.3 10.6
2004 727 48.0 15.1 12.8
2005 713 47.0 15.2 13.2
2006 710 50.0 14.2 11.9
2007 707 41.8 16.9 10.7
2008 752 34.4 21.9 11.4
2009 715 33.3 21.5 12.9
2010 782 35.8 21.8 14.5
2011 715 36.9 19.3 15.9
2012 724 51.4 14.0 18.2
2013 672 49.6 13.5 18.2
2014 717 50.8 14.1 17.7
2015 737 54.0 13.6 18.5
2016 774 55.0 14.0 19
2017 728 56.4 12.9 20.7
2018 722 50.0 14.4 26.2
2019 692 44.0 15.7 25.4
2020 680 52.6 12.9 23.7
2021 629 55.7 11.2 n/a
2022 638 55.8 11.4 25.2
2023 657 49.2 13.3 34.7
2024 661 48.6 13.5 33.9

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 Read Mountain Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $344 (4.4%) $7,404 (95.6%) $7,748
2020 $415 (4.9%) $8,074 (95.1%) $8,489
2021 $491 (5.4%) $8,680 (94.6%) $9,171

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Read Mountain Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 63rd of 422 Middle schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Read Mountain Middle)8483.6
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Botetourt County Public Schools)8585.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Read Mountain Middle)8780.7
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Botetourt County Public Schools)8682.8
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Read Mountain Middle)8782.6
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Botetourt County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Read Mountain Middle)8881.9
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Botetourt County Public Schools)8683.4
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Read Mountain Middle)7664
 12%
   8th Grade Writing (Botetourt County Public Schools)7263.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Read Mountain Middle)7974.3
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Botetourt County Public Schools)8280.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Read Mountain Middle)8369.6
 13.4%
   8th Grade Science (Botetourt County Public Schools)8169.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Read Mountain Middle)8180.1
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Botetourt County Public Schools)7979.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Read Mountain Middle)10097
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Botetourt County Public Schools)8993
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Read Mountain Middle)10099
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Botetourt County Public Schools)9491
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students692657
 5.1%
African American2217
 22.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic4458
 31.8%
Pacific Islander00
White588533
 9.4%
Two or More Races3039
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.4%34.7%
 9.3%


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Students who attend Read Mountain Middle usually go on to attend Lord Botetourt High

In the 2023-24 school year, 661 students attended Read Mountain Middle.

Read Mountain Middle ranks 61st of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Read Mountain Middle are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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