Is Laurel Park Middle a good school?

Laurel Park Middle ranks in the bottom 24.2% of Virginia middle schools.

How many students attend Laurel Park Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 743 students attended Laurel Park Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Park Middle?

Students at Laurel Park Middle are 47% White, 31% African American, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Laurel Park Middle attend?

Students who attend Laurel Park Middle usually go on to attend Magna Vista High

Laurel Park Middle

Summary:

Laurel Park Middle is a public middle school in Martinsville, Virginia, serving 786 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Henry County Public Schools district, which is ranked 87 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Laurel Park Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Fieldale-Collinsville Middle and Tunstall Middle, with a higher percentage of African American (31.3%) and Hispanic (13.74%) students. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 1-star rating in the most recent 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the bottom quarter of Virginia middle schools. Laurel Park Middle's performance is particularly low for White students, who rank in the bottom 10% of Virginia middle schools, as well as for its African American, Hispanic, and disabled student populations, which rank in the bottom third of the state.

Laurel Park Middle's test scores are generally below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 48.06% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 59.41%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching over 99% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While these challenges are concerning, the school's strong performance in Algebra I (with over 97% proficiency) suggests that there are areas where Laurel Park Middle is succeeding and can build upon to improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

280 Laurel Park Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112

(276) 632-7216

District: Henry County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
316^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,322

Students who attend Laurel Park Middle usually attend:

High:

Magna Vista High

Feeder schools for Laurel Park Middle:

Elementary:	Axton Elementary
	Drewry Mason Elementary
	G.W. Carver Elementary
	Mount Olivet Elementary
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	Rich Acres Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 743

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.7%

African American:

31.1%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laurel Park Middle ranks worse than 75.8% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.6. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Laurel Park Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.7%), African American (31.1%), Hispanic (14.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Park Middle is 12.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Park Middle is $6,322.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurel Park Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Park Middle 316^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Laurel Park Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Henry County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County Public Schools 87^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laurel Park Middle

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Park Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	51.94	196^th	340	42.4%
2006	31.86	309^th	383	19.3%
2007	37.85	293^rd	387	24.3%
2008	26.87	346^th	391	11.5%
2009	41.20	253^rd	390	35.1%
2010	45.60	238^th	408	41.7%
2011	55.80	158^th	413	61.7%
2012	41.60	267^th	413	35.4%
2013	46.20	212^th	416	49.0%
2014	19.71	359^th	416	13.7%
2015	34.31	292^nd	412	29.1%
2016	47.35	219^th	409	46.5%
2017	48.64	219^th	415	47.2%
2018	56.07	169^th	413	59.1%
2019	54.94	190^th	424	55.2%
2021	58.17	143^rd	419	65.9%
2022	38.26	262^nd	415	36.9%
2023	28.45	331^st	422	21.6%
2024	30.60	316^th	417	24.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Laurel Park Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.80	207^th	231	10.4%
2024	22.01	202^nd	237	14.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Park Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.57	276^th	402	31.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Laurel Park Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.44	294^th	411	28.5%
2024	32.18	301^st	407	26.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Laurel Park Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.18	233^rd	278	16.2%
2024	18.79	238^th	281	15.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Park Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.75	336^th	409	17.8%
2024	28.78	313^th	407	23.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Laurel Park Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.15	217^th	298	27.2%
2024	34.87	208^th	299	30.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laurel Park Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.57	172^nd	275	37.5%
2024	46.81	148^th	272	45.6%

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Rank History for White students at Laurel Park Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.43	342^nd	402	14.9%
2024	21.74	349^th	396	11.9%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, May 4, 2018

Awful place to send children! Major bullying issues that are not taken care of! I attempted several times to address the bullying problems with the vice principal and principal and absolutely nothing was done!! People talk badly about Martinsville, but I found LP to be much worse, hands down!! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

The principal do not deal with bullying issues right away as they are needed to be dealt with right at that time not when she feel like dealing with the issue,and the principal does not return phone calls until she you get the school board involved to see why she isn't returning her phone calls.Also Jo Ellen Hylton was the principal at Axton Elementary School until they moved her to LPMS and she didn't do such a great job there so I don't know they moved her to the middle school.Parents have always had an trust issue with her because she have always said one thing and turn around and another thing.If the LPMS had a better principal the school would be a lot better. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Laurel Park 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	612	612
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	561	561
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	556	556
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	570	570
1993	417	166	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
1994	413	188	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
1995	431	182	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
1996	431	182	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
1997	423	191	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	617
1998	445	184	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	634
1999	445	194	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
2000	409	168	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	-4	580
2001	401	185	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
2002	405	196	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	617
2003	405	196	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	617
2004	399	175	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	594
2005	525	338	2	29	0	n/a	n/a	6	900
2006	470	297	3	45	1	n/a	n/a	4	820
2007	453	292	5	41	0	n/a	n/a	3	794
2008	435	263	7	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
2009	399	229	7	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	677
2010	389	237	5	51	1	n/a	n/a	1	684
2011	372	214	4	60	4	0	43	0	697
2012	429	218	6	68	4	0	39	0	764
2013	434	204	8	73	5	0	38	0	762
2014	453	182	6	81	2	0	40	0	764
2015	416	195	3	93	2	0	45	0	754
2016	406	210	1	101	0	0	50	0	768
2017	398	224	3	109	0	0	48	0	782
2018	407	213	4	103	1	0	49	0	777
2019	440	221	5	97	1	0	46	0	810
2020	438	245	5	97	1	0	52	0	838
2021	407	250	6	104	1	0	63	0	831
2022	391	239	4	105	1	0	68	0	808
2023	370	246	5	108	1	0	56	0	786
2024	347	231	3	107	0	1	54	0	743

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Laurel Park Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	612	40.9	14.9	n/a
1990	561	42.2	13.2	n/a
1991	556	41.9	13.2	n/a
1992	570	42.7	13.3	n/a
1993	585	41.7	14.0	n/a
1994	603	31.7	n/a	19.7
1995	615	n/a	0.0	22.3
1996	615	n/a	0.0	22.3
1997	617	n/a	0.0	23
1998	634	n/a	0.0	21.6
1999	645	43.0	15.0	28.4
2000	580	n/a	0.0	31.2
2001	592	46.0	12.9	29.7
2002	617	51.0	12.1	37.4
2003	617	51.0	12.1	37.4
2004	594	45.0	13.2	42.9
2005	900	42.0	21.4	47.3
2006	820	63.0	13.0	49.5
2007	794	52.4	15.2	52.1
2008	751	39.9	18.8	48.9
2009	677	42.6	15.9	53.3
2010	684	36.2	18.8	58.7
2011	697	30.7	22.6	61.3
2012	764	50.7	15.0	62.7
2013	762	49.0	15.5	63
2014	764	51.1	14.9	64.7
2015	754	50.0	15.0	63.9
2016	768	52.0	14.7	60.5
2017	782	54.0	14.4	81.5
2018	777	53.8	14.4	85.2
2019	810	52.3	15.4	89
2020	838	53.8	15.5	88.5
2021	831	52.3	15.8	n/a
2022	808	52.9	15.2	91.8
2023	786	59.7	13.1	99.1
2024	743	59.7	12.4	100

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 Laurel Park Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	612	40.9	14.9	n/a
1990	561	42.2	13.2	n/a
1991	556	41.9	13.2	n/a
1992	570	42.7	13.3	n/a
1993	585	41.7	14.0	n/a
1994	603	31.7	n/a	19.7
1995	615	n/a	0.0	22.3
1996	615	n/a	0.0	22.3
1997	617	n/a	0.0	23
1998	634	n/a	0.0	21.6
1999	645	43.0	15.0	28.4
2000	580	n/a	0.0	31.2
2001	592	46.0	12.9	29.7
2002	617	51.0	12.1	37.4
2003	617	51.0	12.1	37.4
2004	594	45.0	13.2	42.9
2005	900	42.0	21.4	47.3
2006	820	63.0	13.0	49.5
2007	794	52.4	15.2	52.1
2008	751	39.9	18.8	48.9
2009	677	42.6	15.9	53.3
2010	684	36.2	18.8	58.7
2011	697	30.7	22.6	61.3
2012	764	50.7	15.0	62.7
2013	762	49.0	15.5	63
2014	764	51.1	14.9	64.7
2015	754	50.0	15.0	63.9
2016	768	52.0	14.7	60.5
2017	782	54.0	14.4	81.5
2018	777	53.8	14.4	85.2
2019	810	52.3	15.4	89
2020	838	53.8	15.5	88.5
2021	831	52.3	15.8	n/a
2022	808	52.9	15.2	91.8
2023	786	59.7	13.1	99.1
2024	743	59.7	12.4	100

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 Laurel Park Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$347 (6.4%)	$5,080 (93.6%)	$5,427
2020	$295 (5.4%)	$5,161 (94.6%)	$5,457
2021	$541 (8.6%)	$5,781 (91.4%)	$6,322

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Park Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 190^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 331^st of 422 Middle schools	33.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Park Middle)	86	52.7	33.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)	78	51.3	26.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Laurel Park Middle)	78	58.8	19.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)	73	60.4	12.6%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Park Middle)	74	54.9	19.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)	74	59.2	14.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Laurel Park Middle)	77	62.1	14.9%
7th Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)	74	61.1	12.9%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Laurel Park Middle)	73	45.2	27.8%
8th Grade Writing (Henry County Public Schools)	63	40.7	22.3%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Park Middle)	87	42.9	44.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)	84	48.5	35.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Laurel Park Middle)	76	42.8	33.2%
8th Grade Science (Henry County Public Schools)	74	48.4	25.7%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Laurel Park Middle)	82	60	22%
8th Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)	73	61.4	11.6%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Laurel Park Middle)	100	97	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Henry County Public Schools)	84	76	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	810	786	3%
African American	221	246	11.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	97	108	11.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	440	370	15.9%
Two or More Races	46	56	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89%	99.1%	10.1%

Schools Near Laurel Park Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Algebra II (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Civics and Economics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laurel Park Middle	Public	6-8	280 Laurel Park Avenue	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 632-7216	743	60	12.4	100.0%	347 (46.7%)	231 (31.1%)	107 (14.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.3%)	30.6	316^th of 417 public middle schools	24.2%		28.5	331^st of 422 public middle schools	21.6%	15		97.7		48.1	49.3	58.6	50.5	54.1	63.0	65.1	57.9		$6,322	$541	$5,781
Martinsville Middle	Public	6-8	201 Brown St.	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Martinsville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 403-5886	389	35	11.1	101.0%	73 (18.8%)	232 (59.6%)	59 (15.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	28.5	323^rd of 417 public middle schools	22.5%		35	296^th of 422 public middle schools	29.9%	27	100.0	78.6	100.0	59.0			43.2	50.4	69.4	66.9		57.6	$8,576	$681	$7,895
Fieldale-Collinsville Middle	Public	6-8	645 Miles Road	Collinsville	24078	Henry County	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 647-3841	762	63	12.1	100.5%	406 (53.3%)	132 (17.3%)	156 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.9%)	40.1	275^th of 417 public middle schools	34.1%		38.2	280^th of 422 public middle schools	33.6%	5		100.0		53.4	53.7	55.5	64.6	65.5	60.6	60.3	68.4		$6,445	$471	$5,974
Tunstall Middle	Public	6-8	1160 Tunstall High Rd.	Dry Fork	24549	Pittsylvania County	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 724-7086	566	44	13.0	85.9%	389 (68.7%)	97 (17.1%)	58 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.5%)	61.8	162^nd of 417 public middle schools	61.2%		67.2	134^th of 422 public middle schools	68.2%	28		100.0		85.3	29.6	49.1	67.4	79.8	68.3	74.9	81.1		$6,392	$263	$6,130

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