Plaza Middle School vs. Salem Middle School
Should you attend Plaza Middle School or Salem 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
Plaza Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Salem Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,036 students in grades 6-8, Plaza 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 76% (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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,073 students in grades 6-8, Salem Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,036 students
1,073 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#322 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
82%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
344
339
Grade 7 Students
349
391
Grade 8 Students
343
343
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
26%
24%
% White
43%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
