King's Fork Middle

Summary:

King's Fork Middle is a public middle school in Suffolk, Virginia, serving 1,031 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Suffolk City Public Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

King's Fork Middle faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of African American students (65.37%) compared to nearby schools, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools, and having a high percentage of students from low-income families (49.34% to 63.43% receive free or reduced-price lunch). However, the school's African American and Hispanic students perform better than the overall school performance, and King's Fork Middle's students excel in Algebra I and Geometry, with 100% proficiency rates in several years. In contrast, the school's mathematics proficiency rates have been declining, and its reading proficiency rates are below the state and district averages.

Nearby schools, such as Colonel Fred Cherry Middle, Forest Glen Middle, and Jolliff Middle, consistently outperform King's Fork Middle across various academic measures, suggesting opportunities for the school to learn from their practices and strategies. The disparities in performance between King's Fork Middle and these higher-performing schools indicate that there may be room for improvement and targeted interventions to address the identified areas of concern.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 350 Kings Fork Rd.
       Suffolk, VA  23434


(757) 923-5246

District: Suffolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
339th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,656 Help


Students who attend King's Fork Middle usually attend:

High:    King's Fork High

Feeder schools for King's Fork Middle:

Elementary:    Elephant's Fork Elementary
    Hillpoint Elementary
    Oakland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  1,031

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.4%
White:
19.5%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Compare Details King's Fork Middle ranks worse than 81.3% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 5 ranked middle schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.82. (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 King's Fork Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Suffolk City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at King's Fork Middle is $7,656. 3 middle schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

King's Fork Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks King's Fork Middle 339th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See King's Fork Middle in the ranking list.)

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Suffolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Suffolk City Public Schools 66th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for King's Fork Middle

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Rank History for all students at King's Fork Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.58 260th 340 23.5%
2006 22.97 354th 383 7.6%
2007 31.51 323rd 387 16.5%
2008 31.74 318th 391 18.7%
2009 31.55 305th 390 21.8%
2010 35.82 303rd 408 25.7%
2011 35.30 313th 413 24.2%
2012 29.66 339th 413 17.9%
2013 27.94 329th 416 20.9%
2014 19.61 362nd 416 13.0%
2015 27.55 331st 412 19.7%
2016 35.31 290th 409 29.1%
2017 33.57 305th 415 26.5%
2018 39.15 276th 413 33.2%
2019 36.30 295th 424 30.4%
2021 25.40 324th 419 22.7%
2022 28.57 311th 415 25.1%
2023 29.02 326th 422 22.7%
2024 25.82 339th 417 18.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at King's Fork Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.33 161st 231 30.3%
2024 50.21 118th 237 50.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at King's Fork Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.91 319th 402 20.6%
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Rank History for Female students at King's Fork Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.72 313th 411 23.8%
2024 22.86 341st 407 16.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at King's Fork Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.11 215th 278 22.7%
2024 21.87 224th 281 20.3%
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Rank History for Male students at King's Fork Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.21 317th 409 22.5%
2024 28.12 317th 407 22.1%
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Rank History for African American students at King's Fork Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.44 201st 298 32.6%
2024 37.35 199th 299 33.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at King's Fork Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.27 92nd 275 66.5%
2024 51.19 129th 272 52.6%
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Rank History for White students at King's Fork Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.80 231st 402 42.5%
2024 30.29 314th 396 20.7%
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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 King's Fork Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 393 663 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1080
2003 393 663 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1080
2004 422 683 10 16 2 n/a n/a 3 1136
2005 393 773 11 16 1 n/a n/a 8 1202
2006 369 781 9 19 2 n/a n/a 4 1184
2007 347 731 11 13 4 n/a n/a 7 1113
2008 326 651 13 10 1 n/a n/a 11 1012
2009 317 640 11 19 0 n/a n/a 11 998
2010 342 650 12 15 0 n/a n/a 10 1029
2011 326 650 10 37 0 0 45 0 1068
2012 290 688 9 39 0 1 38 0 1065
2013 286 698 8 33 0 0 35 0 1060
2014 273 683 13 41 2 1 35 0 1048
2015 272 657 20 38 0 3 37 0 1027
2016 235 664 23 46 0 3 55 0 1026
2017 240 649 19 44 0 3 56 0 1011
2018 234 637 15 54 0 3 60 0 1003
2019 236 649 11 50 1 2 56 0 1005
2020 226 651 12 61 2 2 49 0 1003
2021 188 691 16 69 4 0 66 0 1034
2022 208 694 17 68 6 1 64 0 1058
2023 201 674 15 73 4 2 62 0 1031

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 King's Fork Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1080 78.4 13.8 48.9
2003 1080 78.4 13.8 48.9
2004 1136 72.0 15.8 50
2005 1202 84.0 14.3 49.9
2006 1184 88.0 13.5 50.2
2007 1113 94.2 11.8 45.8
2008 1012 60.8 16.6 47.4
2009 998 61.5 16.2 45.3
2010 1029 60.5 17.0 49.5
2011 1068 60.0 17.8 49.3
2012 1065 83.9 12.6 56.2
2013 1060 76.6 13.8 56.6
2014 1048 74.6 14.0 58.5
2015 1027 75.0 13.6 57.4
2016 1026 77.0 13.3 55.3
2017 1011 76.7 13.1 53.1
2018 1003 77.7 12.8 56.2
2019 1005 79.9 12.5 55.6
2020 1003 77.8 12.8 52
2021 1034 79.2 13.0 n/a
2022 1058 73.2 14.4 49.3
2023 1031 73.0 14.1 63.4

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 King's Fork Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1080 78.4 13.8 48.9
2003 1080 78.4 13.8 48.9
2004 1136 72.0 15.8 50
2005 1202 84.0 14.3 49.9
2006 1184 88.0 13.5 50.2
2007 1113 94.2 11.8 45.8
2008 1012 60.8 16.6 47.4
2009 998 61.5 16.2 45.3
2010 1029 60.5 17.0 49.5
2011 1068 60.0 17.8 49.3
2012 1065 83.9 12.6 56.2
2013 1060 76.6 13.8 56.6
2014 1048 74.6 14.0 58.5
2015 1027 75.0 13.6 57.4
2016 1026 77.0 13.3 55.3
2017 1011 76.7 13.1 53.1
2018 1003 77.7 12.8 56.2
2019 1005 79.9 12.5 55.6
2020 1003 77.8 12.8 52
2021 1034 79.2 13.0 n/a
2022 1058 73.2 14.4 49.3
2023 1031 73.0 14.1 63.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for King's Fork Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $399 (5.5%) $6,869 (94.5%) $7,268
2020 $330 (4.6%) $6,908 (95.4%) $7,238
2021 $331 (4.3%) $7,325 (95.7%) $7,656

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

Impact of COVID-19 on King's Fork Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 295th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 326th of 422 Middle schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (King's Fork Middle)7746.6
 30.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)8158.8
 22.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (King's Fork Middle)7263.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)7768.5
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (King's Fork Middle)6348.6
 14.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)7055.9
 14.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (King's Fork Middle)7363.2
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)7971.4
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (King's Fork Middle)6341.3
 21.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Suffolk City Public Schools)6553.7
 11.3%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (King's Fork Middle)8349.6
 33.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)8363
 20.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (King's Fork Middle)7444.1
 29.9%
   8th Grade Science (Suffolk City Public Schools)7854.8
 23.2%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (King's Fork Middle)7563
 12%
   8th Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)7672.2
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (King's Fork Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Suffolk City Public Schools)8577
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (King's Fork Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Suffolk City Public Schools)9074
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (King's Fork Middle)9798
 1%
   End of Course Earth Science (Suffolk City Public Schools)8875
 13%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10051031
 2.6%
African American649674
 3.9%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian1115
 36.4%
Hispanic5073
 46%
Pacific Islander22
White236201
 14.8%
Two or More Races5662
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.6%63.4%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about King's Fork Middle

Students who attend King's Fork Middle usually go on to attend King's Fork High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,031 students attended King's Fork Middle.

King's Fork Middle ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Virginia middle schools.

Students at King's Fork Middle are 65% African American, 19% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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