Locust Grove Middle

Summary:

Locust Grove Middle is a public middle school in Locust Grove, Virginia, serving 693 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Orange County Public Schools district, which is ranked 81 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Locust Grove Middle has a higher percentage of White students (61.62%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school performs well in certain subject areas, such as 8th grade Algebra I (100% proficient or better) and 8th grade Civics and Economics (77.18% proficient or better), exceeding the state and district averages. However, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (69.12%), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Additionally, Locust Grove Middle has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.6, which is higher than the nearby schools like T. Benton Gayle Middle and Floyd T. Binns Middle.

While Locust Grove Middle's performance in certain subject areas is strong, its overall statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 205 out of 424 Virginia middle schools in 2018-2019 to 230 out of 417 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively well compared to state averages, but White students and students with disabilities ranking much lower. Additionally, Locust Grove Middle's spending per student has decreased from $6,461 in 2018-2019 to $5,587 in 2020-2021, which may be a contributing factor to the school's declining performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6368 Flat Run Road
       Locust Grove, VA  22508


(540) 661-4480

District: Orange County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,587 Help


Students who attend Locust Grove Middle usually attend:

High:    Orange County High

Feeder schools for Locust Grove Middle:

Elementary:    Lightfoot Elementary
    Locust Grove Elementary
    Locust Grove Primary
    Unionville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  693

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.6%
Hispanic:
16.0%
African American:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Compare Details Locust Grove Middle ranks worse than 55.2% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Locust Grove Middle is $5,587.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Locust Grove Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Locust Grove Middle 230th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Locust Grove Middle in the ranking list.)

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Orange County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange County Public Schools 81st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Locust Grove Middle

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Rank History for all students at Locust Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 60.91 149th 340 56.2%
2006 45.81 226th 383 41.0%
2007 36.42 303rd 387 21.7%
2008 28.03 340th 391 13.0%
2009 38.48 270th 390 30.8%
2010 30.22 331st 408 18.9%
2011 49.78 209th 413 49.4%
2012 50.96 194th 413 53.0%
2013 50.29 188th 416 54.8%
2014 54.35 170th 416 59.1%
2015 51.23 190th 412 53.9%
2016 56.25 166th 409 59.4%
2017 52.94 188th 415 54.7%
2018 42.58 254th 413 38.5%
2019 52.64 205th 424 51.7%
2021 42.45 235th 419 43.9%
2022 34.55 279th 415 32.8%
2023 39.07 278th 422 34.1%
2024 49.18 230th 417 44.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Locust Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.73 192nd 231 16.9%
2024 8.84 230th 237 3.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Locust Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.82 272nd 402 32.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Locust Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.50 293rd 411 28.7%
2024 45.68 245th 407 39.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Locust Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.82 206th 278 25.9%
2024 26.29 208th 281 26.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Locust Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.59 116th 123 5.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Locust Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.33 246th 409 39.9%
2024 51.66 213th 407 47.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Locust Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.36 163rd 298 45.3%
2024 71.54 66th 299 77.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Locust Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.90 173rd 275 37.1%
2024 49.45 140th 272 48.5%
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Rank History for White students at Locust Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.68 348th 402 13.4%
2024 32.85 295th 396 25.5%
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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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by a parent
Friday, March 18, 2022

Open Quote Locust Grove Middle School seems to breed racism. Our family has had two racist experiences at this school since we moved to the area 3 months ago. The assistant principal and principal issue lenient punishments instead of issuing harsh punishments for racist behavior and that it completely unacceptable!! I've never experienced racism in school, but for my child to experience it TWICE in three months speaks volumes about the environment at this school. THE ADMINISTRATION SHOULD BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY!! COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Locust Grove Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 421 58 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2005 457 62 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2006 487 70 3 19 0 n/a n/a 1 580
2007 487 81 2 20 0 n/a n/a 4 594
2008 639 114 7 33 4 n/a n/a 13 810
2009 663 113 9 37 4 n/a n/a 13 839
2010 641 127 9 24 13 n/a n/a 11 825
2011 589 98 7 45 8 0 51 0 798
2012 496 91 4 32 4 1 40 0 668
2013 478 87 3 30 1 1 44 0 644
2014 477 71 3 43 1 1 43 0 639
2015 486 60 6 46 2 1 51 0 652
2016 470 60 7 38 3 2 56 0 636
2017 448 56 10 41 3 1 56 0 615
2018 443 49 7 43 1 1 49 0 593
2019 430 55 5 50 0 2 49 0 591
2020 436 64 3 62 0 4 55 0 624
2021 416 78 3 91 2 2 53 0 645
2022 419 88 6 107 1 0 50 0 671
2023 427 88 8 111 0 1 58 0 693

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 Locust Grove Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 494 35.0 14.1 n/a
2005 536 34.5 15.5 19.4
2006 580 42.0 13.8 23.8
2007 594 36.6 16.2 21
2008 810 44.3 18.3 20.5
2009 839 44.3 18.9 25.9
2010 825 40.8 20.2 28.4
2011 798 41.5 19.2 30.7
2012 668 42.8 15.5 36.7
2013 644 40.9 15.7 34.3
2014 639 38.0 16.7 31.8
2015 652 38.0 17.1 30.5
2016 636 39.0 16.3 29.7
2017 615 39.6 15.5 30.6
2018 593 39.3 15.0 32.4
2019 591 40.2 14.6 36.7
2020 624 41.3 15.1 40.7
2021 645 38.1 16.8 n/a
2022 671 45.3 14.8 37.9
2023 693 41.5 16.6 69.1

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 Locust Grove Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 494 35.0 14.1 n/a
2005 536 34.5 15.5 19.4
2006 580 42.0 13.8 23.8
2007 594 36.6 16.2 21
2008 810 44.3 18.3 20.5
2009 839 44.3 18.9 25.9
2010 825 40.8 20.2 28.4
2011 798 41.5 19.2 30.7
2012 668 42.8 15.5 36.7
2013 644 40.9 15.7 34.3
2014 639 38.0 16.7 31.8
2015 652 38.0 17.1 30.5
2016 636 39.0 16.3 29.7
2017 615 39.6 15.5 30.6
2018 593 39.3 15.0 32.4
2019 591 40.2 14.6 36.7
2020 624 41.3 15.1 40.7
2021 645 38.1 16.8 n/a
2022 671 45.3 14.8 37.9
2023 693 41.5 16.6 69.1

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 Locust Grove Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $120 (1.9%) $6,341 (98.1%) $6,461
2020 $109 (1.8%) $6,040 (98.2%) $6,149
2021 $109 (2.0%) $5,478 (98.0%) $5,587

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Locust Grove Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 205th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 278th of 422 Middle schools
 17.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove Middle)6251.7
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Orange County Public Schools)6349.2
 13.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Locust Grove Middle)8365.3
 17.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Orange County Public Schools)7662.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove Middle)6652.4
 13.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Orange County Public Schools)6952.6
 16.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Locust Grove Middle)8168.8
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Orange County Public Schools)8069.4
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Locust Grove Middle)7754.5
 22.5%
   8th Grade Writing (Orange County Public Schools)6947.3
 21.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove Middle)7840.9
 37.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Orange County Public Schools)7440.1
 33.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Locust Grove Middle)8457
 27%
   8th Grade Science (Orange County Public Schools)8052.8
 27.3%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Locust Grove Middle)8258.3
 23.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Orange County Public Schools)7754.7
 22.3%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Locust Grove Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Orange County Public Schools)9384
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Locust Grove Middle)98100
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Orange County Public Schools)9485
 9%
   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 Students591693
 17.3%
African American5588
 60%
American Indian00
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic50111
 122%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White430427
 0.7%
Two or More Races4958
 18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.7%69.1%
 32.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 693 students attended Locust Grove Middle.

Students at Locust Grove Middle are 62% White, 16% Hispanic, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Locust Grove Middle usually go on to attend Orange County High

Locust Grove Middle ranks 230th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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