Signal Knob Middle

Summary:

Signal Knob Middle is a public middle school in Strasburg, Virginia, serving 417 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Shenandoah County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 130 districts in the state.

Signal Knob Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently improving its statewide ranking from 336 out of 424 schools in 2018-2019 to 95 out of 417 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in subjects like mathematics, reading, and civics. It also excels in supporting specific student subgroups, ranking highly for Hispanic, disabled, and low-socioeconomic status students compared to other Virginia middle schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools like James Wood Middle, Daniel Morgan Middle, and Warren County Middle, Signal Knob Middle generally outperforms them academically. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-income households, the school has maintained strong overall performance, demonstrating its ability to effectively support and educate its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 687 Sandy Hook Road
       Strasburg, VA  22657


(540) 465-3422

District: Shenandoah County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,910 Help


Students who attend Signal Knob Middle usually attend:

High:    Strasburg High

Feeder schools for Signal Knob Middle:

Elementary:    Sandy Hook Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.2%
Hispanic:
10.6%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Signal Knob Middle ranks better than 77.2% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Shenandoah County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.69. (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 Signal Knob Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Shenandoah County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Signal Knob Middle is $8,910, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Shenandoah County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Signal Knob Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Signal Knob Middle 95th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Signal Knob Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shenandoah County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenandoah County Public Schools 53rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Signal Knob Middle

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Rank History for all students at Signal Knob Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.84 152nd 340 55.3%
2006 62.05 103rd 383 73.1%
2007 58.02 138th 387 64.3%
2008 43.74 244th 391 37.6%
2009 42.06 251st 390 35.6%
2010 47.66 218th 408 46.6%
2011 56.63 151st 413 63.4%
2012 38.70 279th 413 32.4%
2013 44.80 221st 416 46.9%
2014 36.56 277th 416 33.4%
2015 22.70 352nd 412 14.6%
2016 35.03 292nd 409 28.6%
2017 41.17 266th 415 35.9%
2018 31.01 316th 413 23.5%
2019 29.13 336th 424 20.8%
2021 29.77 296th 419 29.4%
2022 33.24 289th 415 30.4%
2023 55.56 192nd 422 54.5%
2024 72.69 95th 417 77.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Signal Knob Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.89 167th 231 27.7%
2024 35.63 161st 237 32.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Signal Knob Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.65 78th 402 80.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Signal Knob Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.83 184th 411 55.2%
2024 69.17 118th 407 71.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Signal Knob Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.66 108th 278 61.2%
2024 84.50 26th 281 90.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Signal Knob Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.22 190th 409 53.5%
2024 74.35 83rd 407 79.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Signal Knob Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.18 64th 275 76.7%
2024 85.64 18th 272 93.4%
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Rank History for White students at Signal Knob Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.44 285th 402 29.1%
2024 55.27 178th 396 55.1%
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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 Signal Knob Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 473 11 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1994 456 11 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 522 18 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 522 18 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 523 17 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1998 508 17 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 505 16 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2000 508 15 1 12 0 n/a n/a -4 532
2001 374 12 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 404 12 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2003 404 12 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2004 440 16 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 423 13 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 489 16 4 21 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2007 483 18 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2008 478 20 4 22 1 n/a n/a 1 526
2009 466 23 4 16 2 n/a n/a 2 513
2010 450 21 6 18 2 n/a n/a 2 499
2011 429 10 5 30 1 0 19 0 494
2012 420 13 5 25 2 0 15 0 480
2013 423 16 2 19 1 0 14 0 475
2014 433 15 4 19 0 0 10 0 481
2015 424 23 4 26 1 0 14 0 492
2016 450 16 4 25 2 0 16 0 513
2017 391 20 4 25 1 0 13 0 454
2018 381 20 1 30 0 0 12 0 444
2019 362 23 0 32 0 0 16 0 433
2020 382 20 1 33 2 0 19 0 457
2021 360 16 1 38 0 0 25 0 440
2022 225 7 0 32 0 0 25 0 289
2023 322 10 3 44 0 0 38 0 417

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 Signal Knob Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 497 33.9 14.7 n/a
1994 479 28.2 n/a 14.6
1995 541 n/a 0.0 14.2
1996 541 n/a 0.0 14.2
1997 542 n/a 0.0 11.6
1998 539 n/a 0.0 12.4
1999 535 42.0 12.7 19.1
2000 532 n/a 0.0 17.4
2001 395 33.6 11.8 15.9
2002 428 39.0 11.0 17.8
2003 428 39.0 11.0 17.8
2004 474 33.0 14.4 21.7
2005 455 32.0 14.2 22
2006 531 38.0 14.0 23
2007 521 36.0 14.5 24.2
2008 526 32.1 16.4 27.4
2009 513 31.2 16.4 28.6
2010 499 32.3 15.4 33.4
2011 494 32.0 15.4 37.2
2012 480 40.4 11.8 37.9
2013 475 41.4 11.4 40.4
2014 481 38.9 12.3 38.7
2015 492 43.0 11.4 33.1
2016 513 44.0 11.6 30.6
2017 454 38.4 11.7 29.3
2018 444 41.8 10.6 35.1
2019 433 41.0 10.5 37.4
2020 457 41.8 10.9 42.5
2021 440 37.3 11.7 n/a
2022 289 40.2 7.1 67.1
2023 417 40.7 10.2 72.9

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 Signal Knob Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 497 33.9 14.7 n/a
1994 479 28.2 n/a 14.6
1995 541 n/a 0.0 14.2
1996 541 n/a 0.0 14.2
1997 542 n/a 0.0 11.6
1998 539 n/a 0.0 12.4
1999 535 42.0 12.7 19.1
2000 532 n/a 0.0 17.4
2001 395 33.6 11.8 15.9
2002 428 39.0 11.0 17.8
2003 428 39.0 11.0 17.8
2004 474 33.0 14.4 21.7
2005 455 32.0 14.2 22
2006 531 38.0 14.0 23
2007 521 36.0 14.5 24.2
2008 526 32.1 16.4 27.4
2009 513 31.2 16.4 28.6
2010 499 32.3 15.4 33.4
2011 494 32.0 15.4 37.2
2012 480 40.4 11.8 37.9
2013 475 41.4 11.4 40.4
2014 481 38.9 12.3 38.7
2015 492 43.0 11.4 33.1
2016 513 44.0 11.6 30.6
2017 454 38.4 11.7 29.3
2018 444 41.8 10.6 35.1
2019 433 41.0 10.5 37.4
2020 457 41.8 10.9 42.5
2021 440 37.3 11.7 n/a
2022 289 40.2 7.1 67.1
2023 417 40.7 10.2 72.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Signal Knob Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $368 (4.0%) $8,828 (96.0%) $9,197
2020 $531 (5.8%) $8,693 (94.2%) $9,224
2021 $39 (0.4%) $8,871 (99.6%) $8,910

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Signal Knob 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 336th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 192nd of 422 Middle schools
 33.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Signal Knob Middle)8766.7
 20.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah County Public Schools)7373.9
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Signal Knob Middle)7365.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Shenandoah County Public Schools)6668.4
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Signal Knob Middle)6671.7
 5.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah County Public Schools)6968.8
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Signal Knob Middle)7371.1
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Shenandoah County Public Schools)6765
 2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Signal Knob Middle)5155.3
 4.3%
   8th Grade Writing (Shenandoah County Public Schools)5344.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Signal Knob Middle)6449.3
 14.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah County Public Schools)6942.5
 26.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Signal Knob Middle)7258.9
 13.1%
   8th Grade Science (Shenandoah County Public Schools)7549.8
 25.2%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Signal Knob Middle)6771.4
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Reading (Shenandoah County Public Schools)6760.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Signal Knob Middle)9190
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Shenandoah County Public Schools)8885
 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 Students433417
 3.7%
African American2310
 56.5%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic3244
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White362322
 11%
Two or More Races1638
 137.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%72.9%
 35.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Signal Knob Middle

Students who attend Signal Knob Middle usually go on to attend Strasburg High

Signal Knob Middle ranks 95th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Signal Knob Middle are 77% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Signal Knob Middle.


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