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Nelson Middle

Summary:

Nelson Middle School is a public middle school located in Lovingston, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 340 students. The school is part of the Nelson County Public Schools district, which is ranked 47 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nelson Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in several subject areas, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Earth Science, with 100% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Geometry and Algebra I. However, the school's performance in Mathematics is mixed, with 6th-grade students performing above the state average but 7th-grade students performing below. In English Reading, the school's performance is on par with the state average across all grade levels. Interestingly, the school's African American and Hispanic students outperform their peers at the state level, while the White student subgroup is underperforming. The school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students also perform relatively well.

Compared to the nearby Amherst Middle School, Nelson Middle School generally performs on par or slightly below in most subject areas, with the exception of English Reading, where Amherst Middle outperforms Nelson Middle. The demographic composition of the two schools also differs, with Amherst Middle having a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of African American and Hispanic students. Overall, the comparison highlights the need for Nelson Middle School to continue to identify and address the unique needs of its student population, particularly in areas where it underperforms relative to Amherst Middle and the state averages.


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Public 6-8

 6925 Thomas Nelson Highway
       Lovingston, VA  22949

(434) 263-4801

District: Nelson County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
198th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,782 Help


Students who attend Nelson Middle usually attend:

High:    Nelson County High

Feeder schools for Nelson Middle:

Elementary:    Rockfish River Elementary
    Tye River Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.4%
African American:
14.7%
Hispanic:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Compare Details Nelson Middle ranks better than 52.5% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.14. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nelson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Nelson Middle 198th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Nelson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Nelson County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nelson County Public Schools 47th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nelson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Nelson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.14 170th 340 50.0%
2006 52.71 167th 383 56.4%
2007 53.12 179th 387 53.7%
2008 54.55 171st 391 56.3%
2009 54.38 152nd 390 61.0%
2010 55.14 169th 408 58.6%
2011 54.67 169th 413 59.1%
2012 48.88 216th 413 47.7%
2013 53.19 164th 416 60.6%
2014 57.12 143rd 416 65.6%
2015 47.70 217th 412 47.3%
2016 52.64 188th 409 54.0%
2017 50.19 210th 415 49.4%
2018 34.16 305th 413 26.2%
2019 50.58 226th 424 46.7%
2021 35.06 270th 419 35.6%
2022 45.79 222nd 415 46.5%
2023 49.10 222nd 422 47.4%
2024 56.14 198th 417 52.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nelson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.93 127th 402 68.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Nelson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.30 255th 411 38.0%
2024 53.80 206th 407 49.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Nelson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.06 191st 409 53.3%
2024 56.97 178th 407 56.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Nelson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.52 142nd 298 52.3%
2024 71.99 62nd 299 79.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nelson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.71 83rd 275 69.8%
2024 57.33 106th 272 61.0%
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Rank History for White students at Nelson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.60 288th 402 28.4%
2024 42.54 248th 396 37.4%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nelson 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 305 305
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 287 287
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 315 315
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 323 323
1993 241 93 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1994 233 93 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1995 267 73 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 267 73 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1997 251 73 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1998 244 67 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 279 74 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2000 260 60 1 4 0 n/a n/a -4 321
2001 239 54 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 267 69 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2003 267 69 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2004 391 106 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 343 91 0 13 2 n/a n/a 15 464
2006 339 88 0 12 1 n/a n/a 10 450
2007 336 86 1 14 2 n/a n/a 12 451
2008 370 96 3 15 1 n/a n/a 9 494
2009 329 83 3 16 1 n/a n/a 7 439
2010 343 80 1 22 0 n/a n/a 12 458
2011 333 54 1 28 1 0 25 0 442
2012 346 60 3 31 1 0 22 0 463
2013 351 66 3 29 0 1 23 0 473
2014 322 66 3 32 0 0 22 0 445
2015 326 62 1 35 0 0 25 0 449
2016 337 55 0 34 1 0 26 0 453
2017 335 47 4 35 1 0 26 0 448
2018 328 47 3 27 0 0 28 0 433
2019 305 54 2 29 0 0 28 0 418
2020 291 61 0 33 1 0 22 0 408
2021 278 51 0 40 1 0 16 0 386
2022 237 52 2 46 3 0 19 0 359
2023 229 50 2 39 2 0 18 0 340

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 Nelson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 305 20.1 15.1 n/a
1990 287 21.9 13.1 n/a
1991 315 22.2 14.1 n/a
1992 323 22.6 14.2 n/a
1993 343 19.7 17.4 n/a
1994 330 21.1 n/a 27
1995 347 n/a 0.0 25.9
1996 347 n/a 0.0 25.9
1997 334 n/a 0.0 29.3
1998 315 n/a 0.0 28.9
1999 358 29.0 12.3 35.2
2000 321 n/a 0.0 28.3
2001 294 27.0 10.9 32.7
2002 341 32.5 10.5 36.1
2003 341 32.5 10.5 36.1
2004 508 38.0 13.4 38.8
2005 464 36.0 12.9 44.5
2006 450 39.0 11.5 49.8
2007 451 34.1 13.2 49.7
2008 494 29.7 16.6 66
2009 439 30.7 14.3 46.3
2010 458 30.6 14.9 45.7
2011 442 30.5 14.4 43.4
2012 463 36.1 12.8 50.1
2013 473 36.5 12.9 53.7
2014 445 37.2 11.9 53.7
2015 449 37.0 12.1 54.8
2016 453 37.0 12.2 49.2
2017 448 37.0 12.1 46.9
2018 433 36.0 12.0 52.9
2019 418 35.0 11.9 55
2020 408 34.1 11.9 51.7
2021 386 33.4 11.5 n/a
2022 359 34.1 10.5 58.8
2023 340 31.0 10.9 77.9

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 Nelson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 305 20.1 15.1 n/a
1990 287 21.9 13.1 n/a
1991 315 22.2 14.1 n/a
1992 323 22.6 14.2 n/a
1993 343 19.7 17.4 n/a
1994 330 21.1 n/a 27
1995 347 n/a 0.0 25.9
1996 347 n/a 0.0 25.9
1997 334 n/a 0.0 29.3
1998 315 n/a 0.0 28.9
1999 358 29.0 12.3 35.2
2000 321 n/a 0.0 28.3
2001 294 27.0 10.9 32.7
2002 341 32.5 10.5 36.1
2003 341 32.5 10.5 36.1
2004 508 38.0 13.4 38.8
2005 464 36.0 12.9 44.5
2006 450 39.0 11.5 49.8
2007 451 34.1 13.2 49.7
2008 494 29.7 16.6 66
2009 439 30.7 14.3 46.3
2010 458 30.6 14.9 45.7
2011 442 30.5 14.4 43.4
2012 463 36.1 12.8 50.1
2013 473 36.5 12.9 53.7
2014 445 37.2 11.9 53.7
2015 449 37.0 12.1 54.8
2016 453 37.0 12.2 49.2
2017 448 37.0 12.1 46.9
2018 433 36.0 12.0 52.9
2019 418 35.0 11.9 55
2020 408 34.1 11.9 51.7
2021 386 33.4 11.5 n/a
2022 359 34.1 10.5 58.8
2023 340 31.0 10.9 77.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nelson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $271 (2.6%) $10,172 (97.4%) $10,442
2020 $311 (3.1%) $9,584 (96.8%) $9,896
2021 $271 (2.5%) $10,511 (97.5%) $10,782

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nelson Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 226th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 222nd of 422 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Middle)7751.3
 25.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nelson County Public Schools)7551.2
 23.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Nelson Middle)7668.6
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Nelson County Public Schools)7568.3
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Middle)8845.1
 42.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nelson County Public Schools)8844.1
 44%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Nelson Middle)7958.4
 20.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Nelson County Public Schools)7858.3
 19.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Nelson Middle)5951.8
 7.2%
   8th Grade Writing (Nelson County Public Schools)5751.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Middle)9069.9
 20.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nelson County Public Schools)8769.9
 17.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Nelson Middle)8160.7
 20.3%
   8th Grade Science (Nelson County Public Schools)8060.7
 19.3%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Nelson Middle)7469.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Reading (Nelson County Public Schools)7369.9
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Nelson Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Nelson County Public Schools)9287
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Nelson Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Nelson County Public Schools)8479
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Nelson Middle)10097
 3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Nelson County Public Schools)7790
 13%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students418340
 18.7%
African American5450
 7.4%
American Indian02
Asian22
Hispanic2939
 34.5%
Pacific Islander00
White305229
 24.9%
Two or More Races2818
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%77.9%
 22.9%

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Nelson Middle ranks 198th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Nelson Middle are 67% White, 15% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Nelson Middle.

Students who attend Nelson Middle usually go on to attend Nelson County High


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