Parry McCluer Middle

Summary:

Parry McCluer Middle is a public middle school in Buena Vista, Virginia, serving 119 students in grades 6-7. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, particularly in mathematics, reading, and civics.

Parry McCluer Middle's academic excellence is evident in its students' strong performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 6th and 7th-grade students scored 81.97% and 82.69% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 59.41% and 52.49%, respectively. The school's performance in English reading is also impressive, with 6th and 7th-grade students scoring 75.41% and 82.35% proficient or better, outpacing the state averages of 70.65% and 71.34%. Additionally, Parry McCluer Middle's 7th-grade students scored 76.92% proficient or better in civics and economics, surpassing the state average of 69.6%.

When compared to nearby schools, Parry McCluer Middle generally outperforms Maury River Middle, which is part of the Rockbridge County Public Schools district. However, Lylburn Downing Middle, which is part of the higher-ranked Lexington City Public Schools district, demonstrates stronger academic performance across the board. The racial composition of Parry McCluer Middle's student population is predominantly White, with relatively small percentages of minority students, which may be an area for the school to consider addressing.


Detail:

Public 6-7

 2329 Chestnut Ave
       Buena Vista, VA  24416


(540) 261-7340

District: Buena Vista City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,485 Help


Students who attend Parry McCluer Middle usually attend:

High:    Parry McCluer High

Feeder schools for Parry McCluer Middle:

Elementary:    Enderly Heights Elementary
    F.W. Kling Junior Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  119

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Two or more races:
6.7%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.4% Help


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Compare Details Parry McCluer Middle ranks better than 80.8% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parry McCluer Middle is $8,485.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parry McCluer Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Parry McCluer Middle 80th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Parry McCluer Middle in the ranking list.)

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Buena Vista City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buena Vista City Public Schools 40th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parry McCluer Middle

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Rank History for all students at Parry McCluer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.68 202nd 340 40.6%
2006 52.61 169th 383 55.9%
2007 44.24 245th 387 36.7%
2008 42.14 256th 391 34.5%
2009 39.73 259th 390 33.6%
2010 27.09 347th 408 15.0%
2011 33.17 328th 413 20.6%
2012 18.18 385th 413 6.8%
2013 19.31 368th 416 11.5%
2014 22.33 345th 416 17.1%
2015 7.77 396th 412 3.9%
2016 44.52 245th 409 40.1%
2017 44.90 237th 415 42.9%
2018 19.20 371st 413 10.2%
2019 45.21 251st 424 40.8%
2021 75.95 51st 419 87.8%
2022 66.71 108th 415 74.0%
2023 63.71 150th 422 64.5%
2024 75.87 80th 417 80.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parry McCluer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.13 10th 402 97.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Parry McCluer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.64 125th 411 69.6%
2024 72.96 90th 407 77.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Parry McCluer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.90 155th 409 62.1%
2024 77.06 71st 407 82.6%
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Rank History for White students at Parry McCluer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.71 209th 402 48.0%
2024 52.05 203rd 396 48.7%
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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 Parry McCluer 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 275 275
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 274 274
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 280 280
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 287 287
1993 240 21 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1994 232 17 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1995 220 19 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 242
1996 220 19 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 242
1997 207 19 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 230
1998 233 14 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1999 215 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2000 248 10 3 2 0 n/a n/a -4 259
2001 238 15 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2002 302 25 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 302 25 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 317 19 3 3 2 n/a n/a 1 345
2005 324 18 3 1 1 n/a n/a 2 349
2006 325 20 4 1 0 n/a n/a 6 356
2007 330 21 5 2 0 n/a n/a 4 362
2008 319 20 6 2 0 n/a n/a 2 349
2009 313 20 6 4 1 n/a n/a 2 346
2010 308 27 2 4 1 n/a n/a 16 358
2011 326 30 0 1 2 0 6 0 365
2012 320 22 0 3 4 0 7 0 356
2013 230 12 0 1 3 0 5 0 251
2014 218 9 0 1 4 0 5 0 237
2015 198 12 0 1 3 0 4 0 218
2016 137 7 0 1 2 0 2 0 149
2017 141 9 0 0 1 0 3 0 154
2018 127 8 0 3 2 0 4 0 144
2019 100 8 0 2 1 0 3 0 114
2020 114 6 0 0 0 0 5 0 125
2021 124 5 0 5 1 0 7 0 142
2022 105 7 0 4 1 0 7 0 124
2023 99 5 0 5 1 1 8 0 119

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 Parry McCluer Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 275 19.8 13.8 n/a
1990 274 20.0 13.7 n/a
1991 280 19.4 14.4 n/a
1992 287 19.8 14.4 n/a
1993 262 19.0 13.8 n/a
1994 250 15.2 n/a n/a
1995 242 n/a 0.0 30.6
1996 242 n/a 0.0 30.6
1997 230 n/a 0.0 29.6
1998 249 n/a 0.0 16.5
1999 225 22.2 10.1 34.2
2000 259 n/a 0.0 30.4
2001 258 19.0 13.6 27.9
2002 330 28.0 11.8 34.8
2003 330 28.0 11.8 34.8
2004 345 29.3 11.8 32.8
2005 349 26.3 13.3 32
2006 356 29.0 12.3 30.3
2007 362 29.0 12.5 32.4
2008 349 22.9 15.2 32.3
2009 346 22.8 15.2 37.5
2010 358 22.4 15.9 46.2
2011 365 21.2 17.1 44.4
2012 356 28.4 12.5 46.1
2013 251 22.4 11.1 50.2
2014 237 20.3 11.6 49.4
2015 218 19.0 11.4 51.8
2016 149 15.0 9.9 47.7
2017 154 10.4 14.7 57.8
2018 144 11.3 12.6 63.9
2019 114 11.1 10.1 78.1
2020 125 12.7 9.7 79.2
2021 142 12.2 11.5 n/a
2022 124 11.7 10.5 79.8
2023 119 7.7 15.3 87.4

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 Parry McCluer Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 275 19.8 13.8 n/a
1990 274 20.0 13.7 n/a
1991 280 19.4 14.4 n/a
1992 287 19.8 14.4 n/a
1993 262 19.0 13.8 n/a
1994 250 15.2 n/a n/a
1995 242 n/a 0.0 30.6
1996 242 n/a 0.0 30.6
1997 230 n/a 0.0 29.6
1998 249 n/a 0.0 16.5
1999 225 22.2 10.1 34.2
2000 259 n/a 0.0 30.4
2001 258 19.0 13.6 27.9
2002 330 28.0 11.8 34.8
2003 330 28.0 11.8 34.8
2004 345 29.3 11.8 32.8
2005 349 26.3 13.3 32
2006 356 29.0 12.3 30.3
2007 362 29.0 12.5 32.4
2008 349 22.9 15.2 32.3
2009 346 22.8 15.2 37.5
2010 358 22.4 15.9 46.2
2011 365 21.2 17.1 44.4
2012 356 28.4 12.5 46.1
2013 251 22.4 11.1 50.2
2014 237 20.3 11.6 49.4
2015 218 19.0 11.4 51.8
2016 149 15.0 9.9 47.7
2017 154 10.4 14.7 57.8
2018 144 11.3 12.6 63.9
2019 114 11.1 10.1 78.1
2020 125 12.7 9.7 79.2
2021 142 12.2 11.5 n/a
2022 124 11.7 10.5 79.8
2023 119 7.7 15.3 87.4

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 Parry McCluer Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $235 (2.3%) $9,849 (97.7%) $10,084
2020 $521 (5.9%) $8,254 (94.1%) $8,775
2021 $10 (0.1%) $8,474 (99.9%) $8,485

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parry McCluer Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 251st of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 150th of 422 Middle schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Parry McCluer Middle)8277.8
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista City Public Schools)8276.4
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Parry McCluer Middle)7075.9
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Buena Vista City Public Schools)7074.6
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Parry McCluer Middle)9288.1
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista City Public Schools)9286.7
 5.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Parry McCluer Middle)7674.6
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Buena Vista City Public Schools)7673.3
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students114119
 4.4%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander01
White10099
 1%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.1%87.4%
 9.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Parry McCluer Middle

Students at Parry McCluer Middle are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend Parry McCluer Middle usually go on to attend Parry McCluer High

In the 2022-23 school year, 119 students attended Parry McCluer Middle.

Parry McCluer Middle ranks 80th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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