Thornburg Middle

Summary:

Thornburg Middle is a public middle school in Spotsylvania, Virginia, serving 696 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thornburg Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (23.42%) and Hispanic (21.98%) students. However, the school's academic performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in SOL Mathematics for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Thornburg Middle were 34.55%, 40.17%, and 28.66%, respectively, compared to the district averages of 47.95%, 49.43%, and 50.81%. The school's performance on SOL English Reading tests is also below the district and state averages. Thornburg Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools, with a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other middle schools in the state.

Thornburg Middle also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 65.37% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the nearby Ni River Middle (29.43%) and Spotsylvania Middle (38.33%). The school's performance also shows significant gaps between different racial/ethnic student groups, with White students consistently outperforming their African American and Hispanic peers on SOL tests. Additionally, Thornburg Middle's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, suggesting that the school's performance is not keeping pace with other middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6929 N Roxbury Mill Rd
       Spotsylvania, VA  22551


(540) 582-7600

District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
352nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,498 Help


Students who attend Thornburg Middle usually attend:

High:    Massaponax High

Feeder schools for Thornburg Middle:

Elementary:    Cedar Forest Elementary
    Lee Hill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
African American:
23.4%
Hispanic:
22.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thornburg Middle ranks worse than 84.4% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 7 ranked middle schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.55. (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 Thornburg Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thornburg Middle is $7,498. 3 middle schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thornburg Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Thornburg Middle 352nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Thornburg Middle in the ranking list.)

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Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotsylvania County Public Schools 80th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thornburg Middle

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Rank History for all students at Thornburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.42 138th 340 59.4%
2006 48.05 203rd 383 47.0%
2007 52.09 185th 387 52.2%
2008 50.98 194th 391 50.4%
2009 47.87 211th 390 45.9%
2010 46.67 232nd 408 43.1%
2011 48.81 217th 413 47.5%
2012 56.11 154th 413 62.7%
2013 41.27 248th 416 40.4%
2014 42.96 233rd 416 44.0%
2015 48.58 209th 412 49.3%
2016 52.25 190th 409 53.5%
2017 36.57 284th 415 31.6%
2018 29.38 328th 413 20.6%
2019 22.02 369th 424 13.0%
2021 42.20 238th 419 43.2%
2022 24.50 332nd 415 20.0%
2023 24.89 349th 422 17.3%
2024 21.55 352nd 417 15.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thornburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.02 206th 231 10.8%
2024 23.32 197th 237 16.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thornburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.39 322nd 402 19.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Thornburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.21 317th 411 22.9%
2024 21.26 346th 407 15.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thornburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.74 247th 278 11.2%
2024 19.69 236th 281 16.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Thornburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.39 117th 123 4.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Thornburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.84 346th 409 15.4%
2024 21.06 349th 407 14.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Thornburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.40 227th 298 23.8%
2024 30.90 220th 299 26.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thornburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.32 233rd 275 15.3%
2024 16.17 242nd 272 11.0%
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Rank History for White students at Thornburg Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.99 345th 402 14.2%
2024 19.23 361st 396 8.8%
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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 Thornburg Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 488 84 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1996 488 84 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1997 559 92 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 668
1998 594 107 12 8 2 n/a n/a 0 723
1999 625 132 16 16 0 n/a n/a 0 789
2000 620 127 20 6 1 n/a n/a -4 770
2001 618 171 13 19 2 n/a n/a 0 823
2002 738 211 10 28 4 n/a n/a 0 991
2003 738 211 10 28 4 n/a n/a 0 991
2004 564 156 10 20 2 n/a n/a 0 752
2005 556 194 21 46 6 n/a n/a 4 827
2006 537 231 28 58 5 n/a n/a 5 864
2007 472 189 13 50 5 n/a n/a 6 735
2008 444 207 8 41 3 n/a n/a 4 707
2009 453 200 15 39 2 n/a n/a 8 717
2010 411 182 24 37 0 n/a n/a 4 658
2011 387 172 20 45 0 1 20 0 645
2012 393 184 22 54 2 0 14 0 669
2013 426 166 24 63 3 0 8 0 690
2014 436 151 19 66 2 0 17 0 691
2015 417 163 17 77 0 0 19 0 693
2016 413 178 15 78 0 1 23 0 708
2017 445 161 12 85 0 2 32 0 737
2018 403 166 15 88 0 1 40 0 713
2019 378 174 15 114 0 2 47 0 730
2020 362 179 17 135 0 3 49 0 745
2021 325 178 18 142 2 1 49 0 715
2022 292 167 18 138 1 0 56 0 672
2023 299 163 22 153 1 0 58 0 696

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 Thornburg Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 583 n/a 0.0 13.6
1996 583 n/a 0.0 13.6
1997 668 n/a 0.0 17.7
1998 723 n/a 0.0 14.4
1999 789 56.9 13.9 18
2000 770 n/a 0.0 14.2
2001 823 58.0 14.2 17.3
2002 991 74.0 13.4 19
2003 991 74.0 13.4 19
2004 752 55.0 13.7 20.7
2005 827 54.0 15.3 32
2006 864 68.0 12.7 34.1
2007 735 60.8 12.1 20.6
2008 707 46.6 15.2 23.5
2009 717 46.7 15.4 22.1
2010 658 41.6 15.7 25.8
2011 645 38.6 16.6 27.1
2012 669 43.7 15.2 32
2013 690 44.3 15.5 30.6
2014 691 43.6 15.8 31.4
2015 693 42.0 16.5 32.5
2016 708 43.0 16.4 34.3
2017 737 41.6 17.6 33.8
2018 713 40.9 17.4 33.9
2019 730 42.2 17.2 34.5
2020 745 43.7 17.0 37.7
2021 715 45.5 15.7 n/a
2022 672 50.5 13.3 41.8
2023 696 47.0 14.8 65.4

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 Thornburg Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 583 n/a 0.0 13.6
1996 583 n/a 0.0 13.6
1997 668 n/a 0.0 17.7
1998 723 n/a 0.0 14.4
1999 789 56.9 13.9 18
2000 770 n/a 0.0 14.2
2001 823 58.0 14.2 17.3
2002 991 74.0 13.4 19
2003 991 74.0 13.4 19
2004 752 55.0 13.7 20.7
2005 827 54.0 15.3 32
2006 864 68.0 12.7 34.1
2007 735 60.8 12.1 20.6
2008 707 46.6 15.2 23.5
2009 717 46.7 15.4 22.1
2010 658 41.6 15.7 25.8
2011 645 38.6 16.6 27.1
2012 669 43.7 15.2 32
2013 690 44.3 15.5 30.6
2014 691 43.6 15.8 31.4
2015 693 42.0 16.5 32.5
2016 708 43.0 16.4 34.3
2017 737 41.6 17.6 33.8
2018 713 40.9 17.4 33.9
2019 730 42.2 17.2 34.5
2020 745 43.7 17.0 37.7
2021 715 45.5 15.7 n/a
2022 672 50.5 13.3 41.8
2023 696 47.0 14.8 65.4

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 Thornburg Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $79 (1.1%) $7,280 (98.9%) $7,359
2020 $90 (1.2%) $7,509 (98.8%) $7,599
2021 $93 (1.2%) $7,406 (98.8%) $7,498

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thornburg 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 369th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 349th of 422 Middle schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Thornburg Middle)6850.7
 17.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7349.8
 23.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Thornburg Middle)6964.2
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7364.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thornburg Middle)7133.9
 37.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7845.1
 32.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Thornburg Middle)7258.4
 13.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7663.1
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Thornburg Middle)6042.9
 17.1%
   8th Grade Writing (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)6653.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thornburg Middle)3025
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)6351
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Thornburg Middle)7249.8
 22.2%
   8th Grade Science (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7456.3
 17.7%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Thornburg Middle)6860.2
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7166.8
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Thornburg Middle)8996
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7675
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Thornburg Middle)97100
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8374
 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 Students730696
 4.7%
African American174163
 6.3%
American Indian01
Asian1522
 46.7%
Hispanic114153
 34.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White378299
 20.9%
Two or More Races4758
 23.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%65.4%
 30.9%


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Students at Thornburg Middle are 43% White, 23% African American, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended Thornburg Middle.

Students who attend Thornburg Middle usually go on to attend Massaponax High

Thornburg Middle ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Virginia middle schools.


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