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Fries Elementary School vs. Damascus Middle School

Should you attend Fries Elementary School or Damascus Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fries Elementary School
114 E Main St
Fries, VA 24330
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Damascus Middle School
32101 Government Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Fries Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Damascus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Fries Elementary School ranks in the top 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 162 students in grades 6-8, Damascus Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-7
6-8
Total Students
234 students
162 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fries Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Damascus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fries Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Damascus Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fries Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Damascus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fries Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grayson County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Damascus Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#703 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#273 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fries Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Damascus Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fries Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grayson County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fries Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grayson County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fries Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Damascus Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
23
-
Grade 1 Students
25
-
Grade 2 Students
30
-
Grade 3 Students
23
-
Grade 4 Students
32
-
Grade 5 Students
34
-
Grade 6 Students
18
51
Grade 7 Students
25
56
Grade 8 Students
-
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fries Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grayson County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fries Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grayson County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fries Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grayson County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fries Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grayson County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fries Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grayson County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Damascus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fries Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grayson County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Damascus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(20-21 School Year Data)
15%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fries Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grayson County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Damascus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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