Kilmer Middle School vs. Thoreau Middle School
Should you attend Kilmer Middle School or Thoreau 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
Top Rankings
Kilmer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Thoreau Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,148 students in grades 7-8, Kilmer 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 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,194 students in grades 7-8, Thoreau Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,148 students
1,194 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#156 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
90%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
568
601
Grade 8 Students
580
593
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
20%
% Hispanic
18%
16%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
45%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
