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Rockbridge Middle School (Closed 2014)

1200 Sterrett Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
Rockbridge Middle School serves 201 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(12-13)
65-69%
71%
(12-13)
70-74%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
93%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Rockbridge Middle School?
201 students attend Rockbridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rockbridge Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockbridge Middle School?
Rockbridge Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockbridge Middle School offer ?
Rockbridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rockbridge Middle School part of?
Rockbridge Middle School is part of Rockbridge County Public Schools.

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