North Fork Middle

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North Fork Middle ranks 109 th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Fork Middle is a public middle school located in Quicksburg, Virginia, serving around 350 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Shenandoah County Public Schools district, North Fork Middle consistently outperforms the district and the state of Virginia in academic performance, particularly in core subjects like mathematics and civics.

North Fork Middle's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 83.48% of 6th graders were proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to 77.57% for the district and 59.41% for the state. The school also excels in Civics and Economics, with 86.17% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to 77.84% for the district and 73.59% for the state. Additionally, North Fork Middle performs exceptionally well for its male students, ranking 77 out of 407 Virginia middle schools, and its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students, ranking 107 out of 272 and 46 out of 402 Virginia middle schools, respectively.

Despite serving a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (73.43% in 2022-2023), North Fork Middle has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating over the past several years, going from a 0-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Peter Muhlenberg Middle, Luray Middle, J. Frank Hillyard Middle, and Page County Middle, North Fork Middle generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics, particularly in mathematics and reading.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1018 Caverns Road
Quicksburg, VA 22847-1419

(540) 477-2953

District: Shenandoah County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,835

Students who attend North Fork Middle usually attend:

High:

Mountain View High

Feeder schools for North Fork Middle:

Elementary:

Honey Run Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.1%

Hispanic:

20.9%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Fork Middle ranks better than 73.9% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Shenandoah County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.95. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details North Fork Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Shenandoah County Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Fork Middle is $9,835, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Shenandoah County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Fork Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks North Fork Middle 109^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See North Fork 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 53^rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Fork Middle

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Rank History for all students at North Fork Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	54.12	188^th	340	44.7%
2006	60.42	119^th	383	68.9%
2007	57.58	141^st	387	63.6%
2008	57.85	137^th	391	65.0%
2009	49.35	199^th	390	49.0%
2010	51.98	196^th	408	52.0%
2011	55.90	157^th	413	62.0%
2012	53.83	172^nd	413	58.4%
2013	56.49	144^th	416	65.4%
2014	42.16	238^th	416	42.8%
2015	35.97	280^th	412	32.0%
2016	31.98	310^th	409	24.2%
2017	30.37	323^rd	415	22.2%
2018	28.89	333^rd	413	19.4%
2019	7.33	414^th	424	2.4%
2021	23.01	339^th	419	19.1%
2022	34.63	278^th	415	33.0%
2023	63.58	151^st	422	64.2%
2024	70.95	109^th	417	73.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Fork Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.98	46^th	402	88.6%

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Rank History for Female students at North Fork Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.87	163^rd	411	60.3%
2024	63.37	157^th	407	61.4%

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Rank History for Male students at North Fork Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.41	132^nd	409	67.7%
2024	76.38	77^th	407	81.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Fork Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.20	144^th	275	47.6%
2024	57.32	107^th	272	60.7%

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Rank History for White students at North Fork Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.68	175^th	402	56.5%
2024	61.21	148^th	396	62.6%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Fork Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	427	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1995	420	4	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1996	420	4	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1997	411	4	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1998	450	6	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1999	430	2	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
2000	415	2	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	-4	436
2001	329	2	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2002	365	0	4	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2003	365	0	4	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2004	381	1	3	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
2005	356	1	4	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2006	358	4	5	46	2	n/a	n/a	0	415
2007	347	3	5	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
2008	308	4	3	57	1	n/a	n/a	0	373
2009	300	8	1	48	3	n/a	n/a	0	360
2010	280	2	2	49	2	n/a	n/a	0	335
2011	279	2	2	49	1	0	7	0	340
2012	271	3	4	43	0	0	8	0	329
2013	278	5	3	44	0	0	10	0	340
2014	266	7	2	46	1	0	13	0	335
2015	262	5	0	53	1	0	10	0	331
2016	244	6	0	54	1	0	10	0	315
2017	275	4	0	54	1	0	5	0	339
2018	277	5	1	47	1	0	8	0	339
2019	287	3	1	62	0	0	10	0	363
2020	300	6	0	75	0	0	14	0	395
2021	266	8	0	72	1	0	14	0	361
2022	261	4	2	69	1	0	13	0	350
2023	256	4	2	73	1	0	14	0	350

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 North Fork Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	434	25.5	n/a	26.5
1995	431	n/a	0.0	27.4
1996	431	n/a	0.0	27.4
1997	426	n/a	0.0	26.3
1998	470	n/a	0.0	27.2
1999	454	34.0	13.4	31.1
2000	436	n/a	0.0	30
2001	360	34.0	10.6	30.6
2002	398	40.0	10.0	35.4
2003	398	40.0	10.0	35.4
2004	418	34.0	12.3	30.1
2005	401	33.0	12.2	37.2
2006	415	37.0	11.2	36.9
2007	402	34.8	11.6	33.8
2008	373	28.9	12.9	38.6
2009	360	28.9	12.5	39.2
2010	335	29.8	11.2	46.3
2011	340	25.5	13.3	45.9
2012	329	32.4	10.1	50.2
2013	340	30.4	11.1	49.7
2014	335	29.4	11.3	53.1
2015	331	33.0	10.0	53.2
2016	315	33.0	9.5	49.8
2017	339	34.3	9.8	44.5
2018	339	34.1	9.9	49.6
2019	363	35.2	10.2	52.6
2020	395	33.2	11.8	57.2
2021	361	32.2	11.1	n/a
2022	350	33.5	10.4	64.6
2023	350	32.0	10.9	73.4

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 North Fork Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	434	25.5	n/a	26.5
1995	431	n/a	0.0	27.4
1996	431	n/a	0.0	27.4
1997	426	n/a	0.0	26.3
1998	470	n/a	0.0	27.2
1999	454	34.0	13.4	31.1
2000	436	n/a	0.0	30
2001	360	34.0	10.6	30.6
2002	398	40.0	10.0	35.4
2003	398	40.0	10.0	35.4
2004	418	34.0	12.3	30.1
2005	401	33.0	12.2	37.2
2006	415	37.0	11.2	36.9
2007	402	34.8	11.6	33.8
2008	373	28.9	12.9	38.6
2009	360	28.9	12.5	39.2
2010	335	29.8	11.2	46.3
2011	340	25.5	13.3	45.9
2012	329	32.4	10.1	50.2
2013	340	30.4	11.1	49.7
2014	335	29.4	11.3	53.1
2015	331	33.0	10.0	53.2
2016	315	33.0	9.5	49.8
2017	339	34.3	9.8	44.5
2018	339	34.1	9.9	49.6
2019	363	35.2	10.2	52.6
2020	395	33.2	11.8	57.2
2021	361	32.2	11.1	n/a
2022	350	33.5	10.4	64.6
2023	350	32.0	10.9	73.4

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 North Fork Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$328 (3.4%)	$9,329 (96.6%)	$9,657
2020	$313 (3.5%)	$8,747 (96.5%)	$9,060
2021	$83 (0.8%)	$9,751 (99.1%)	$9,835

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Fork 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 414^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 151^st of 422 Middle schools	61.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (North Fork Middle)	77	74.1	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah County Public Schools)	72	72	0%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (North Fork Middle)	66	60.6	5.5%
5th Grade Science (Shenandoah County Public Schools)	69	66.1	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (North Fork Middle)	66	58.3	7.7%
5th Grade English Reading (Shenandoah County Public Schools)	65	66.1	1.1%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Fork Middle)	60	81.2	21.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah County Public Schools)	73	73.9	0.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (North Fork Middle)	60	72.7	12.7%
6th Grade English Reading (Shenandoah County Public Schools)	66	68.4	2.4%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Fork Middle)	64	67.7	3.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah County Public Schools)	69	68.8	0.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (North Fork Middle)	60	65.4	5.3%
7th Grade English Reading (Shenandoah County Public Schools)	67	65	2%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	363	350	3.6%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	62	73	17.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	287	256	10.8%
Two or More Races	10	14	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.6%	73.4%	20.8%

Schools Near North Fork Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Algebra I (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Fork Middle	Public	6-8	1018 Caverns Road	Quicksburg	22847	Shenandoah County	Shenandoah County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 477-2953	350	32	10.9	73.4%	256 (73.1%)	4 (1.1%)	73 (20.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	70.9	109^th of 417 public middle schools	73.9%		63.6	151^st of 422 public middle schools	64.2%	42		83.5	74.4	67.0	69.2	72.6	74.2	73.3	86.2	$9,835	$83	$9,751
J. Frank Hillyard Middle	Public	6-8	226 Hawks Hill Drive	Broadway	22815	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 896-8961	665	52	12.8	49.3%	519 (78.0%)	3 (0.5%)	97 (14.6%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.9%)	47.5	234^th of 417 public middle schools	43.9%		37.2	284^th of 422 public middle schools	32.7%	50	95.2	60.5	60.1	59.7	63.4	67.6	60.2	63.9	79.2	$7,540	$344	$7,196
Page County Middle	Public	6-8	198 Panther Drive	Shenandoah	22849	Page County	Page County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 652-3400	352	29	12.1	69.6%	329 (93.5%)	3 (0.9%)	16 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	46.9	237^th of 417 public middle schools	43.2%		43.1	262^nd of 422 public middle schools	37.9%	25	100.0	47.5	62.8	70.4	67.8	57.6	65.4	69.5	69.2	$7,652	$00	$7,652
Luray Middle	Public	6-8	14 Luray Avenue	Luray	22835	Page County	Page County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 843-2660	319	32	9.9	77.4%	273 (85.6%)	14 (4.4%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.3%)	65.4	142^nd of 417 public middle schools	65.9%		50.5	215^th of 422 public middle schools	49.1%	73	100.0	81.0	80.7	75.3	60.6	76.2	70.5	68.3	76.7	$7,192	$00	$7,192
Peter Muhlenberg Middle	Public	6-8	1251 Susan Ave	Woodstock	22664	Shenandoah County	Shenandoah County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 459-2941	451	43	10.4	72.7%	328 (72.7%)	18 (4.0%)	91 (20.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	56	200^th of 417 public middle schools	52.0%		37.7	282^nd of 422 public middle schools	33.2%	82	100.0	75.5	82.8	63.9	61.5	64.5	65.0	67.5	72.2	$9,015	$89	$8,926

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