Shirley C. Heim Middle

Summary:

Shirley C. Heim Middle is a public middle school in Stafford, Virginia, serving 980 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shirley C. Heim Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (37.96%) and African American (21.94%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics for grades 6-8 ranged from 27.43% to 46.21%, compared to the district's 44.87% to 60.96% and the state's 50.1% to 59.41%. Shirley C. Heim Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools, with a ranking between 322 and 390 out of 415-422 schools in recent years.

While Shirley C. Heim Middle's academic performance is lower than the district and state averages, some nearby schools within the same district, such as Rodney E. Thompson Middle and Andrew G. Wright Middle, have significantly higher academic performance and rankings. Additionally, Shirley C. Heim Middle has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (57.04% in 2022-2023), suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 320 Telegraph Road
       Stafford, VA  22554


(540) 658-5910

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
322nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,469 Help


Students who attend Shirley C. Heim Middle usually attend:

High:    Brooke Point High

Feeder schools for Shirley C. Heim Middle:

Elementary:    Anne E. Moncure Elementary
    Widewater Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  980

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.0%
White:
28.6%
African American:
21.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Compare Details Shirley C. Heim Middle ranks worse than 77.2% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.18. (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 Shirley C. Heim Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Stafford County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shirley C. Heim Middle is $7,469. 5 middle schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shirley C. Heim Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Shirley C. Heim Middle 322nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Shirley C. Heim Middle in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 74th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shirley C. Heim Middle

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Rank History for all students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 48.18 212th 408 48.0%
2011 53.72 172nd 413 58.4%
2012 59.70 120th 413 70.9%
2013 50.51 185th 416 55.5%
2014 49.24 209th 416 49.8%
2015 44.26 230th 412 44.2%
2016 49.69 203rd 409 50.4%
2017 53.31 185th 415 55.4%
2018 56.21 166th 413 59.8%
2019 45.04 253rd 424 40.3%
2021 12.02 390th 419 6.9%
2022 25.98 322nd 415 22.4%
2023 28.56 330th 422 21.8%
2024 29.18 322nd 417 22.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.34 200th 231 13.4%
2024 29.29 182nd 237 23.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.94 90th 100 10.0%
2024 24.04 104th 122 14.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.24 295th 402 26.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.79 318th 411 22.6%
2024 30.47 308th 407 24.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.24 229th 278 17.6%
2024 28.00 200th 281 28.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.38 71st 114 37.7%
2024 40.98 86th 123 30.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.81 315th 409 23.0%
2024 27.86 321st 407 21.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.45 120th 132 9.1%
2024 27.70 107th 128 16.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.87 119th 298 60.1%
2024 59.03 124th 299 58.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.41 217th 275 21.1%
2024 22.99 228th 272 16.2%
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Rank History for White students at Shirley C. Heim Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.87 336th 402 16.4%
2024 32.28 301st 396 24.0%
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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 Shirley C. Heim Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 421 182 25 84 4 n/a n/a 35 751
2010 400 189 33 113 5 n/a n/a 38 778
2011 367 163 21 146 5 1 58 0 761
2012 355 162 22 162 6 1 56 0 764
2013 377 197 15 202 8 2 54 0 855
2014 370 198 24 245 8 1 61 0 907
2015 373 200 27 258 3 2 65 0 928
2016 340 169 26 247 3 0 53 0 838
2017 371 167 28 268 2 0 62 0 898
2018 377 197 25 293 2 1 69 0 964
2019 346 217 25 313 3 3 75 0 982
2020 354 209 31 307 2 3 82 0 988
2021 339 200 32 334 1 2 81 0 989
2022 306 220 36 356 1 1 77 0 997
2023 280 215 38 372 2 1 72 0 980

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 Shirley C. Heim Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 751 37.8 19.9 22.6
2010 778 39.5 19.6 29.9
2011 761 43.0 17.6 30.9
2012 764 47.1 16.2 33.8
2013 855 48.2 17.7 35.9
2014 907 49.0 18.5 38
2015 928 58.0 16.0 36.4
2016 838 52.0 16.1 38.2
2017 898 55.1 16.2 38.2
2018 964 61.3 15.7 39.1
2019 982 60.0 16.3 40.7
2020 988 65.5 15.0 43.1
2021 989 66.2 14.9 n/a
2022 997 65.7 15.1 42.7
2023 980 72.0 13.6 57

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 Shirley C. Heim Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 751 37.8 19.9 22.6
2010 778 39.5 19.6 29.9
2011 761 43.0 17.6 30.9
2012 764 47.1 16.2 33.8
2013 855 48.2 17.7 35.9
2014 907 49.0 18.5 38
2015 928 58.0 16.0 36.4
2016 838 52.0 16.1 38.2
2017 898 55.1 16.2 38.2
2018 964 61.3 15.7 39.1
2019 982 60.0 16.3 40.7
2020 988 65.5 15.0 43.1
2021 989 66.2 14.9 n/a
2022 997 65.7 15.1 42.7
2023 980 72.0 13.6 57

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 Shirley C. Heim Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $239 (3.2%) $7,267 (96.8%) $7,506
2020 $240 (3.4%) $6,853 (96.6%) $7,093
2021 $272 (3.6%) $7,197 (96.4%) $7,469

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shirley C. Heim 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 253rd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 330th of 422 Middle schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Shirley C. Heim Middle)7456.7
 17.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)7857.1
 20.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Shirley C. Heim Middle)6859.9
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7867.9
 10.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shirley C. Heim Middle)8537
 48%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8647.6
 38.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Shirley C. Heim Middle)7855.8
 22.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8267
 15%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Shirley C. Heim Middle)5853.2
 4.8%
   8th Grade Writing (Stafford County Public Schools)6450.9
 13.1%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shirley C. Heim Middle)7837.2
 40.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)7342.2
 30.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Shirley C. Heim Middle)7852
 26.1%
   8th Grade Science (Stafford County Public Schools)7958.8
 20.2%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Shirley C. Heim Middle)7665
 11.1%
   8th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7867.5
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Shirley C. Heim Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Stafford County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Shirley C. Heim Middle)9980
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Stafford County Public Schools)8776
 11%
   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 Students982980
 0.2%
African American217215
 0.9%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian2538
 52%
Hispanic313372
 18.8%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White346280
 19.1%
Two or More Races7572
 4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%57%
 16.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shirley C. Heim Middle

Students who attend Shirley C. Heim Middle usually go on to attend Brooke Point High

Students at Shirley C. Heim Middle are 38% Hispanic, 29% White, 22% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Shirley C. Heim Middle ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Virginia middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 980 students attended Shirley C. Heim Middle.


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