Tunstall Middle

Summary:

Tunstall Middle is a public middle school located in Dry Fork, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 564 students. The school is part of the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tunstall Middle consistently performs well on state assessments, with several grades and subjects exceeding the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 100% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 92.08% statewide and 99.1% in the Pittsylvania County district. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 72.34% White, 15.07% African American, and 8.69% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby Dan River Middle and Chatham Middle schools. However, Tunstall Middle has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.03% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Despite the socioeconomic challenges, Tunstall Middle has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Virginia middle schools, with a ranking of 162 out of 417 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests the school has effective teaching practices and a curriculum that supports student learning, even with a diverse and economically disadvantaged student population. However, the school's ranking has declined from 79th in 2020-2021, and this trend warrants further investigation to understand the factors contributing to the decline and any potential areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1160 Tunstall High Rd.
       Dry Fork, VA  24549


(434) 724-7086

District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,392 Help


Students who attend Tunstall Middle usually attend:

High:    Tunstall High

Feeder schools for Tunstall Middle:

Elementary:    Brosville Elementary
    Stony Mill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  564

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.3%
African American:
15.1%
Hispanic:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tunstall Middle ranks better than 61.2% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Tunstall Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tunstall Middle is $6,392, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tunstall Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Tunstall Middle 162nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Tunstall Middle in the ranking list.)

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Pittsylvania County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsylvania County Public Schools 17th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tunstall Middle

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Rank History for all students at Tunstall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.20 99th 340 70.9%
2006 61.32 110th 383 71.3%
2007 69.81 67th 387 82.7%
2008 74.82 37th 391 90.5%
2009 68.84 71st 390 81.8%
2010 70.69 63rd 408 84.6%
2011 63.95 106th 413 74.3%
2012 61.78 103rd 413 75.1%
2013 53.86 157th 416 62.3%
2014 55.09 161st 416 61.3%
2015 62.17 126th 412 69.4%
2016 59.82 137th 409 66.5%
2017 68.89 76th 415 81.7%
2018 65.96 98th 413 76.3%
2019 71.69 75th 424 82.3%
2021 70.46 79th 419 81.1%
2022 71.85 85th 415 79.5%
2023 67.23 134th 422 68.2%
2024 61.80 162nd 417 61.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tunstall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.73 103rd 402 74.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Tunstall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.31 150th 411 63.5%
2024 60.16 178th 407 56.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tunstall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.80 117th 409 71.4%
2024 61.93 151st 407 62.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Tunstall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.68 95th 298 68.1%
2024 61.29 111th 299 62.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tunstall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.71 71st 275 74.2%
2024 78.93 37th 272 86.4%
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Rank History for White students at Tunstall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.17 173rd 402 57.0%
2024 49.05 210th 396 47.0%
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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 Tunstall 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 296 296
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 310 310
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 320 320
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 328 328
1993 211 87 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 214 88 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1995 243 93 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 243 93 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 239 91 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 166 63 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1999 199 62 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2000 178 67 0 1 0 n/a n/a -4 242
2001 170 52 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2002 204 48 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2003 204 48 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2004 526 106 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2005 488 126 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2006 485 121 0 18 1 n/a n/a 2 627
2007 490 104 1 20 0 n/a n/a 1 616
2008 499 101 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 625
2009 516 99 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2010 565 108 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2011 565 94 4 29 0 0 7 0 699
2012 595 103 7 28 0 0 12 0 745
2013 560 93 7 33 0 0 17 0 710
2014 558 92 5 31 0 0 15 0 701
2015 508 93 4 41 1 0 15 0 662
2016 523 94 5 34 1 0 12 0 669
2017 510 77 5 36 1 0 19 0 648
2018 509 88 6 48 1 0 16 0 668
2019 506 88 6 48 0 0 11 0 659
2020 493 80 4 56 0 0 18 0 651
2021 474 74 5 43 0 1 22 0 619
2022 421 79 4 45 0 0 24 0 573
2023 408 85 5 49 0 0 17 0 564

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tunstall Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 296 17.4 17.0 n/a
1990 310 20.5 15.1 n/a
1991 320 18.4 17.3 n/a
1992 328 18.7 17.5 n/a
1993 298 16.9 17.6 n/a
1994 302 18.9 n/a 18.2
1995 336 n/a 0.0 17.6
1996 336 n/a 0.0 17.6
1997 330 n/a 0.0 14.5
1998 230 n/a 0.0 17.4
1999 264 14.0 18.9 24.6
2000 242 n/a 0.0 24.8
2001 222 15.6 14.2 27
2002 254 26.0 9.8 28.3
2003 254 26.0 9.8 28.3
2004 647 44.1 14.7 28.7
2005 627 38.1 16.5 31.1
2006 627 47.0 13.3 32.8
2007 616 40.5 15.2 32
2008 625 35.7 17.5 31.2
2009 642 37.0 17.4 30.1
2010 702 39.0 18.0 35.9
2011 699 38.5 18.1 38.5
2012 745 43.5 17.0 39.6
2013 710 38.8 18.2 43.4
2014 701 43.7 16.0 41.4
2015 662 49.0 13.5 46.1
2016 669 41.0 16.3 47.2
2017 648 42.5 15.2 46.9
2018 668 41.1 16.2 53
2019 659 44.6 14.7 48.4
2020 651 44.4 14.6 52.7
2021 619 43.9 14.0 n/a
2022 573 46.3 12.3 59.9
2023 564 44.0 12.8 81

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 Tunstall Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 296 17.4 17.0 n/a
1990 310 20.5 15.1 n/a
1991 320 18.4 17.3 n/a
1992 328 18.7 17.5 n/a
1993 298 16.9 17.6 n/a
1994 302 18.9 n/a 18.2
1995 336 n/a 0.0 17.6
1996 336 n/a 0.0 17.6
1997 330 n/a 0.0 14.5
1998 230 n/a 0.0 17.4
1999 264 14.0 18.9 24.6
2000 242 n/a 0.0 24.8
2001 222 15.6 14.2 27
2002 254 26.0 9.8 28.3
2003 254 26.0 9.8 28.3
2004 647 44.1 14.7 28.7
2005 627 38.1 16.5 31.1
2006 627 47.0 13.3 32.8
2007 616 40.5 15.2 32
2008 625 35.7 17.5 31.2
2009 642 37.0 17.4 30.1
2010 702 39.0 18.0 35.9
2011 699 38.5 18.1 38.5
2012 745 43.5 17.0 39.6
2013 710 38.8 18.2 43.4
2014 701 43.7 16.0 41.4
2015 662 49.0 13.5 46.1
2016 669 41.0 16.3 47.2
2017 648 42.5 15.2 46.9
2018 668 41.1 16.2 53
2019 659 44.6 14.7 48.4
2020 651 44.4 14.6 52.7
2021 619 43.9 14.0 n/a
2022 573 46.3 12.3 59.9
2023 564 44.0 12.8 81

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 Tunstall Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $265 (4.2%) $6,087 (95.8%) $6,353
2020 $290 (4.8%) $5,718 (95.2%) $6,008
2021 $263 (4.1%) $6,130 (95.9%) $6,392

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tunstall 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 75th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 134th of 422 Middle schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Tunstall Middle)8578.4
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8576.3
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Tunstall Middle)8676.3
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8477
 7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tunstall Middle)8125.5
 55.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)7646.9
 29.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Tunstall Middle)8368.1
 14.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8070.8
 9.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Tunstall Middle)8766.7
 20.3%
   8th Grade Writing (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)7457.6
 16.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tunstall Middle)9072.3
 17.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8369.6
 13.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Tunstall Middle)8766.7
 20.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8468.5
 15.5%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Tunstall Middle)8581.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Reading (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)7876.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Tunstall Middle)9598
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8689
 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 Students659564
 14.4%
African American8885
 3.4%
American Indian00
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic4849
 2.1%
Pacific Islander00
White506408
 19.4%
Two or More Races1117
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.4%81%
 32.6%


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Tunstall Middle ranks 162nd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 564 students attended Tunstall Middle.

Students at Tunstall Middle are 72% White, 15% African American, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Tunstall Middle usually go on to attend Tunstall High


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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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