Battlefield Middle

Summary:

Battlefield Middle is a public middle school located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 791. It is part of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Battlefield Middle stands out for its racial diversity, with a student body that is 31.48% White, 20.73% African American, 32.87% Hispanic, 3.92% Asian, and 9.99% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. The school also excels in Algebra I and Geometry, with 100% of 7th and 8th-grade students proficient or better in these subjects, outperforming the Spotsylvania County and Virginia state averages. However, the school's performance in other subject areas, such as Mathematics and English Reading, is generally lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Battlefield Middle has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 65.87% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its strengths, Battlefield Middle has faced some challenges in recent years. The school's statewide ranking has been declining, from a high of 244 out of 409 Virginia middle schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 319 out of 417 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Asian students performing better than Hispanic and African American students. When compared to the nearby middle schools in the Stafford County and Fredericksburg City school districts, Battlefield Middle generally performs lower in most subject areas, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11120 Leavells Rd
       Fredericksburg, VA  22407


(540) 786-4400

District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
319th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,214 Help


Students who attend Battlefield Middle usually attend:

High:    Massaponax High

Feeder schools for Battlefield Middle:

Elementary:    Spotswood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  791

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
32.9%
White:
31.5%
African American:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.9% Help


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Compare Details Battlefield Middle ranks worse than 76.5% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th 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 30.05. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Battlefield Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Battlefield Middle is $7,214. 4 middle schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Battlefield Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Battlefield Middle 319th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Battlefield 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 Battlefield Middle

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Rank History for all students at Battlefield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.76 175th 340 48.5%
2006 46.52 218th 383 43.1%
2007 39.07 282nd 387 27.1%
2008 37.48 277th 391 29.2%
2009 39.68 260th 390 33.3%
2010 34.11 314th 408 23.0%
2011 42.44 263rd 413 36.3%
2012 43.38 256th 413 38.0%
2013 37.76 267th 416 35.8%
2014 40.99 247th 416 40.6%
2015 39.56 265th 412 35.7%
2016 44.52 244th 409 40.3%
2017 42.69 254th 415 38.8%
2018 29.71 325th 413 21.3%
2019 23.63 359th 424 15.3%
2021 29.61 298th 419 28.9%
2022 22.74 344th 415 17.1%
2023 29.24 324th 422 23.2%
2024 30.05 319th 417 23.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Battlefield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.55 197th 231 14.7%
2024 14.42 223rd 237 5.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Battlefield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.08 92nd 100 8.0%
2024 33.33 75th 122 38.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Battlefield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.39 277th 402 31.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Battlefield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.23 311th 411 24.3%
2024 27.73 322nd 407 20.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Battlefield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.45 236th 278 15.1%
2024 25.22 210th 281 25.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Battlefield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.48 316th 409 22.7%
2024 32.01 297th 407 27.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Battlefield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.64 109th 132 17.4%
2024 10.72 121st 128 5.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Battlefield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.27 232nd 298 22.1%
2024 33.61 213th 299 28.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Battlefield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.80 195th 275 29.1%
2024 39.12 171st 272 37.1%
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Rank History for White students at Battlefield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.38 289th 402 28.1%
2024 31.39 307th 396 22.5%
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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 Battlefield 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 1060 1060
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 658 658
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 686 686
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 704 704
1993 722 95 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 836
1994 750 110 14 14 0 n/a n/a 0 888
1995 534 92 9 12 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1996 534 92 9 12 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1997 545 101 15 20 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1998 590 107 9 18 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1999 613 118 8 26 1 n/a n/a 0 766
2000 531 109 12 19 5 n/a n/a -4 672
2001 487 119 11 19 4 n/a n/a 0 640
2002 474 148 22 32 3 n/a n/a 0 679
2003 474 148 22 32 3 n/a n/a 0 679
2004 505 152 23 41 4 n/a n/a 0 725
2005 501 166 22 34 7 n/a n/a 3 733
2006 506 156 24 69 3 n/a n/a 9 767
2007 504 167 30 87 6 n/a n/a 12 806
2008 499 174 22 93 4 n/a n/a 16 808
2009 459 160 20 95 3 n/a n/a 23 760
2010 470 157 26 101 2 n/a n/a 26 782
2011 452 153 33 131 1 1 29 0 800
2012 463 160 28 126 1 2 27 0 807
2013 425 171 30 121 2 2 40 0 791
2014 398 178 33 139 2 1 47 0 798
2015 375 170 33 154 5 1 55 0 793
2016 364 187 31 172 4 1 58 0 817
2017 346 188 25 176 2 1 62 0 800
2018 321 212 28 202 2 0 68 0 833
2019 300 210 30 211 1 0 85 0 837
2020 302 201 23 244 3 1 83 0 857
2021 285 206 22 237 3 2 88 0 843
2022 267 192 33 242 3 5 86 0 828
2023 249 164 31 260 3 5 79 0 791

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

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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 Battlefield Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1060 57.2 18.5 n/a
1990 658 46.7 14.0 n/a
1991 686 45.3 15.1 n/a
1992 704 46.1 15.2 n/a
1993 836 50.1 16.7 n/a
1994 888 45.5 n/a 8.9
1995 648 n/a 0.0 8.8
1996 648 n/a 0.0 8.8
1997 681 n/a 0.0 7.8
1998 725 n/a 0.0 8.1
1999 766 48.6 15.8 11.4
2000 672 n/a 0.0 14.8
2001 640 48.0 13.3 19.2
2002 679 57.0 11.9 17.7
2003 679 57.0 11.9 17.7
2004 725 51.0 14.2 32.8
2005 733 51.0 14.4 20.3
2006 767 59.0 13.0 24.1
2007 806 58.9 13.7 25.1
2008 808 50.6 16.0 26.9
2009 760 49.8 15.3 33
2010 782 43.2 18.1 31.5
2011 800 43.5 18.3 35.9
2012 807 51.7 15.5 38.5
2013 791 50.9 15.5 41.6
2014 798 50.7 15.7 45.2
2015 793 53.0 14.9 47.7
2016 817 50.0 16.3 49.7
2017 800 49.5 16.1 46.9
2018 833 51.8 16.0 53.1
2019 837 53.7 15.5 49.9
2020 857 51.8 16.5 51.1
2021 843 55.7 15.1 n/a
2022 828 49.6 16.6 52.9
2023 791 57.5 13.7 65.9

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 Battlefield Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1060 57.2 18.5 n/a
1990 658 46.7 14.0 n/a
1991 686 45.3 15.1 n/a
1992 704 46.1 15.2 n/a
1993 836 50.1 16.7 n/a
1994 888 45.5 n/a 8.9
1995 648 n/a 0.0 8.8
1996 648 n/a 0.0 8.8
1997 681 n/a 0.0 7.8
1998 725 n/a 0.0 8.1
1999 766 48.6 15.8 11.4
2000 672 n/a 0.0 14.8
2001 640 48.0 13.3 19.2
2002 679 57.0 11.9 17.7
2003 679 57.0 11.9 17.7
2004 725 51.0 14.2 32.8
2005 733 51.0 14.4 20.3
2006 767 59.0 13.0 24.1
2007 806 58.9 13.7 25.1
2008 808 50.6 16.0 26.9
2009 760 49.8 15.3 33
2010 782 43.2 18.1 31.5
2011 800 43.5 18.3 35.9
2012 807 51.7 15.5 38.5
2013 791 50.9 15.5 41.6
2014 798 50.7 15.7 45.2
2015 793 53.0 14.9 47.7
2016 817 50.0 16.3 49.7
2017 800 49.5 16.1 46.9
2018 833 51.8 16.0 53.1
2019 837 53.7 15.5 49.9
2020 857 51.8 16.5 51.1
2021 843 55.7 15.1 n/a
2022 828 49.6 16.6 52.9
2023 791 57.5 13.7 65.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Battlefield Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $251 (3.8%) $6,437 (96.2%) $6,688
2020 $216 (3.1%) $6,760 (96.9%) $6,976
2021 $206 (2.9%) $7,008 (97.1%) $7,214

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Battlefield Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 359th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 324th of 422 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Battlefield Middle)8031.3
 48.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7349.8
 23.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Battlefield Middle)6958.3
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7364.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Battlefield Middle)7249
 23%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7845.1
 32.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Battlefield Middle)7161.5
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7663.1
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Battlefield Middle)5650
 6%
   8th Grade Writing (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)6653.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Battlefield Middle)6940.1
 28.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)6351
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Battlefield Middle)6151.4
 9.6%
   8th Grade Science (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7456.3
 17.7%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Battlefield Middle)6167.5
 6.5%
   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 (Battlefield Middle)97100
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7675
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Battlefield Middle)8993
 4%
   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 Students837791
 5.5%
African American210164
 21.9%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian3031
 3.3%
Hispanic211260
 23.2%
Pacific Islander05
White300249
 17%
Two or More Races8579
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.9%65.9%
 15.9%


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Students at Battlefield Middle are 33% Hispanic, 31% White, 21% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 791 students attended Battlefield Middle.

Battlefield Middle ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Virginia middle schools.

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


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