Serving 696 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Harrison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Harrison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Harrison Middle School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Harrison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Harrison Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1359 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
51%
18%
Black
8%
22%
White
35%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Harrison Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Harrison Middle School is ranked #1359 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thomas Harrison Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Harrison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Harrison Middle School?
696 students attend Thomas Harrison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thomas Harrison Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Harrison Middle School?
Thomas Harrison Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Harrison Middle School offer ?
Thomas Harrison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Harrison Middle School part of?
Thomas Harrison Middle School is part of Harrisonburg City PBLC Schs School District.
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