J. Frank Hillyard Middle

Summary:

J. Frank Hillyard Middle is a public middle school located in Broadway, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 665 students. The school is part of the Rockingham County Public Schools district, which is ranked 90 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

J. Frank Hillyard Middle has a significantly higher percentage of White students (78.05%) compared to the state average for Virginia middle schools, as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (14.59%). The school performs well in Algebra I, with 95.24% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, which is higher than the Rockingham County (98.71%) and Virginia (92.08%) averages. However, the school's performance in other subject areas, such as Mathematics and English Reading, is generally lower than the Rockingham County and Virginia averages, particularly for 7th and 8th-grade students. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 194 out of 415 Virginia middle schools in 2016-2017 (3-star rating) to 348 out of 415 in 2021-2022 (1-star rating).

Compared to other middle schools in the region, J. Frank Hillyard Middle's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the other Rockingham County middle schools, such as Elkton Middle and Montevideo Middle. However, the school significantly outperforms the middle schools in the neighboring Harrisonburg City Public Schools district, such as Thomas Harrison Middle and Skyline Middle, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 226 Hawks Hill Drive
       Broadway, VA  22815


(540) 896-8961

District: Rockingham County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
234th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,540 Help


Students who attend J. Frank Hillyard Middle usually attend:

High:    Broadway High

Feeder schools for J. Frank Hillyard Middle:

Elementary:    Fulks Run Elementary
    John C. Myers Elementary
    Lacey Spring Elementary
    Linville-Edom Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  642

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Hispanic:
16.0%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Compare Details J. Frank Hillyard Middle ranks worse than 56.1% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.55. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (16%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. Frank Hillyard Middle is 12, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. Frank Hillyard Middle is $7,540, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J. Frank Hillyard Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks J. Frank Hillyard Middle 234th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See J. Frank Hillyard Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rockingham County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockingham County Public Schools 90th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J. Frank Hillyard Middle

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Rank History for all students at J. Frank Hillyard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.36 156th 340 54.1%
2006 69.22 63rd 383 83.6%
2007 69.35 74th 387 80.9%
2008 65.50 98th 391 74.9%
2009 52.65 172nd 390 55.9%
2010 57.51 153rd 408 62.5%
2011 44.80 247th 413 40.2%
2012 47.08 229th 413 44.6%
2013 34.13 292nd 416 29.8%
2014 40.24 252nd 416 39.4%
2015 43.78 235th 412 43.0%
2016 46.73 226th 409 44.7%
2017 51.70 194th 415 53.3%
2018 36.36 289th 413 30.0%
2019 36.62 294th 424 30.7%
2021 37.87 255th 419 39.1%
2022 21.86 348th 415 16.1%
2023 37.17 284th 422 32.7%
2024 47.55 234th 417 43.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at J. Frank Hillyard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.48 228th 237 3.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J. Frank Hillyard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.65 163rd 402 59.5%
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Rank History for Female students at J. Frank Hillyard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.79 277th 411 32.6%
2024 44.19 250th 407 38.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at J. Frank Hillyard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.74 158th 278 43.2%
2024 32.74 184th 281 34.5%
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Rank History for Male students at J. Frank Hillyard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.32 292nd 409 28.6%
2024 49.95 218th 407 46.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J. Frank Hillyard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.07 184th 275 33.1%
2024 46.80 149th 272 45.2%
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Rank History for White students at J. Frank Hillyard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.01 350th 402 12.9%
2024 29.11 320th 396 19.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for J. Frank Hillyard 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 681 681
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 711 711
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 733 733
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 753 753
1993 747 8 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1994 727 4 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1995 646 4 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1996 646 4 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1997 681 6 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1998 689 3 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1999 772 4 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 805
2000 758 3 1 29 0 n/a n/a -4 787
2001 766 4 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 795
2002 760 6 3 39 1 n/a n/a 0 809
2003 760 6 3 39 1 n/a n/a 0 809
2004 763 7 5 47 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2005 749 5 3 52 0 n/a n/a 0 809
2006 741 5 4 67 0 n/a n/a 0 817
2007 766 6 2 73 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2008 763 3 0 67 1 n/a n/a 0 834
2009 739 4 3 46 1 n/a n/a 0 793
2010 714 6 3 36 2 n/a n/a 0 761
2011 691 4 2 42 2 0 19 0 760
2012 673 8 1 48 4 0 18 0 752
2013 672 8 0 57 3 0 18 0 758
2014 684 10 1 65 3 0 15 0 778
2015 666 8 2 56 1 0 17 0 750
2016 667 5 6 58 1 0 21 0 758
2017 633 8 7 58 2 0 16 0 724
2018 628 7 7 69 4 0 22 0 737
2019 596 8 5 75 8 0 19 0 711
2020 571 8 4 73 7 0 35 0 698
2021 552 6 3 76 4 0 38 0 679
2022 506 1 4 95 2 0 36 0 644
2023 519 3 5 97 2 0 39 0 665
2024 500 4 4 103 2 0 29 0 642

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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 681 37.2 18.3 n/a
1990 711 44.2 16.0 n/a
1991 733 48.8 15.0 n/a
1992 753 49.7 15.1 n/a
1993 775 51.9 14.9 n/a
1994 749 39.3 n/a 21.2
1995 676 n/a 0.0 21.3
1996 676 n/a 0.0 21.3
1997 709 n/a 0.0 19
1998 719 n/a 0.0 19.9
1999 805 57.0 14.1 27.5
2000 787 n/a 0.0 29.2
2001 795 55.8 14.2 29.9
2002 809 67.6 12.0 32.1
2003 809 67.6 12.0 32.1
2004 822 59.9 13.7 33.1
2005 809 61.9 13.1 34
2006 817 65.0 12.6 35.4
2007 847 55.1 15.4 38.3
2008 834 56.6 14.7 34.7
2009 793 55.9 14.2 36.1
2010 761 53.9 14.1 42.6
2011 760 47.2 16.0 40.9
2012 752 54.6 13.7 44.4
2013 758 52.7 14.3 44.1
2014 778 53.2 14.6 43.1
2015 750 53.0 14.1 39.6
2016 758 51.0 14.8 37.1
2017 724 54.0 13.3 40.2
2018 737 53.5 13.7 42.1
2019 711 54.1 13.1 42.8
2020 698 52.8 13.1 42.4
2021 679 52.8 12.8 n/a
2022 644 54.2 11.8 46
2023 665 51.7 12.8 49.3
2024 642 53.3 12.0 49.1

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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 681 37.2 18.3 n/a
1990 711 44.2 16.0 n/a
1991 733 48.8 15.0 n/a
1992 753 49.7 15.1 n/a
1993 775 51.9 14.9 n/a
1994 749 39.3 n/a 21.2
1995 676 n/a 0.0 21.3
1996 676 n/a 0.0 21.3
1997 709 n/a 0.0 19
1998 719 n/a 0.0 19.9
1999 805 57.0 14.1 27.5
2000 787 n/a 0.0 29.2
2001 795 55.8 14.2 29.9
2002 809 67.6 12.0 32.1
2003 809 67.6 12.0 32.1
2004 822 59.9 13.7 33.1
2005 809 61.9 13.1 34
2006 817 65.0 12.6 35.4
2007 847 55.1 15.4 38.3
2008 834 56.6 14.7 34.7
2009 793 55.9 14.2 36.1
2010 761 53.9 14.1 42.6
2011 760 47.2 16.0 40.9
2012 752 54.6 13.7 44.4
2013 758 52.7 14.3 44.1
2014 778 53.2 14.6 43.1
2015 750 53.0 14.1 39.6
2016 758 51.0 14.8 37.1
2017 724 54.0 13.3 40.2
2018 737 53.5 13.7 42.1
2019 711 54.1 13.1 42.8
2020 698 52.8 13.1 42.4
2021 679 52.8 12.8 n/a
2022 644 54.2 11.8 46
2023 665 51.7 12.8 49.3
2024 642 53.3 12.0 49.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J. Frank Hillyard Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $284 (4.0%) $6,846 (96.0%) $7,130
2020 $304 (4.1%) $7,047 (95.9%) $7,350
2021 $344 (4.6%) $7,196 (95.4%) $7,540

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J. Frank Hillyard 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 294th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 284th of 422 Middle schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (J. Frank Hillyard Middle)7356.2
 16.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Public Schools)7956.6
 22.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (J. Frank Hillyard Middle)6959.6
 9.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Rockingham County Public Schools)7462
 12%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (J. Frank Hillyard Middle)7658.4
 17.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Public Schools)8762.1
 24.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (J. Frank Hillyard Middle)6857.6
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Rockingham County Public Schools)7865.3
 12.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (J. Frank Hillyard Middle)6139.3
 21.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Rockingham County Public Schools)6343.7
 19.3%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (J. Frank Hillyard Middle)7846.6
 31.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Public Schools)7742.2
 34.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (J. Frank Hillyard Middle)8059.6
 20.5%
   8th Grade Science (Rockingham County Public Schools)7959.3
 19.7%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (J. Frank Hillyard Middle)7559.2
 15.8%
   8th Grade English Reading (Rockingham County Public Schools)7563.7
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (J. Frank Hillyard Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Rockingham County Public Schools)9190
 1%
   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 Students711665
 6.5%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian82
 75%
Asian55
Hispanic7597
 29.3%
Pacific Islander00
White596519
 12.9%
Two or More Races1939
 105.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.8%49.3%
 6.6%


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Students at J. Frank Hillyard Middle are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend J. Frank Hillyard Middle usually go on to attend Broadway High

In the 2023-24 school year, 642 students attended J. Frank Hillyard Middle.

J. Frank Hillyard Middle ranks 234th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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