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Central Academy Middle

Public Grades 6-8

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 419 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 95% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

Central Academy Middle is a public middle school located in Fincastle, VA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 362 students. It is part of the Botetourt County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Academy Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Virginia, with students demonstrating exceptional performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments. The school's students achieve 80-100% proficiency rates in many subject areas, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. Particularly noteworthy are the school's 100% proficiency rates in Geometry and Algebra I for 8th-grade students, as well as its 94.87% proficiency rate in 6th-grade Mathematics, compared to 82.28% for the district and 61.99% for the state. Central Academy Middle's performance is consistently strong across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Central Academy Middle has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, reaching 19.3% in 2022-2023, the school still maintains lower rates compared to the state average. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending of $10,705 in the 2020-2021 school year may contribute to its strong academic performance. Compared to nearby schools, such as Read Mountain Middle, Central Academy Middle's academic performance is significantly stronger, with much higher proficiency rates across various subject areas. This exceptional performance, combined with its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 in the 2023-2024 school year, makes Central Academy Middle a standout institution within the Botetourt County Public Schools district and the broader region.

364

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,653

Per pupil spending ?

33.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

367 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090

(540) 473-8333

District: Botetourt County Public Schools

Students who attend Central Academy Middle usually attend:

High:

James River High

Feeder schools for Central Academy Middle:

Elementary:	Breckinridge Elementary
	Buchanan Elementary
	Eagle Rock Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 90th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (87% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Virginia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg83%

Virginia avg69%

21^st of 419

Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to top 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Botetourt County Public Schools

5^th of 129Botetourt County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	85.3	21 of 419	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	82.5	36 of 417	91.4%	★★★★★
2023	83.2	36 of 422	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	78.8	48 of 415	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	82.5	25 of 419	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	65.7	115 of 424	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.4	67 of 413	83.8%	★★★★☆
2017	76.4	53 of 415	87.2%	★★★★☆
2016	77.5	53 of 409	87.0%	★★★★☆
2015	79.1	40 of 412	90.3%	★★★★★
2014	76.8	47 of 416	88.7%	★★★★☆
2013	78.2	41 of 416	90.1%	★★★★★
2012	73.5	50 of 413	87.9%	★★★★☆
2011	72.4	56 of 413	86.4%	★★★★☆
2010	65.5	96 of 408	76.5%	★★★★☆
2009	59.8	126 of 390	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.2	99 of 391	74.7%	★★★★☆
2007	65.0	97 of 387	74.9%	★★★★☆
2006	68.6	70 of 383	81.7%	★★★★☆
2005	51.2	197 of 340	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	85.4	21 of 281	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	85.2	24 of 278	91.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	35 of 403	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	83.7	25 of 407	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	80.8	43 of 411	89.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	91.5	11 of 403	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	88.9	16 of 402	96.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	87.6	13 of 404	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	81.0	46 of 407	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	83.8	32 of 409	92.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	73.5	70 of 400	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	68.6	103 of 396	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	71.6	89 of 402	77.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

Disabled (2024)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)91st percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)82nd percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+3 vs state

Algebra I100%+8 vs state

Mathematics90%+34 vs state

English Reading86%+14 vs state

Science82%+16 vs state

Civics and Economics81%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Central Academy Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL Earth Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL Geography (2025)	SOL Civics and Economics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Academy Middle	Public	6-8	367 Poor Farm Rd	Fincastle	24090	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 473-8333	364	29	12.4	33.2%	333 (91.5%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	85.3	21^st of 419 public middle schools	95.0%		82.5	36^th of 417 public middle schools	91.4%	15	100.0		100.0	94.9	87.9	87.5	81.8		87.2	85.9	86.2			81.3	$12,653	$872	$11,781
Read Mountain Middle	Public	6-8	182 Orchard Hill Dr	Cloverdale	24077	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 966-8655	670	49	13.7	35.1%	540 (80.6%)	19 (2.8%)	56 (8.4%)	18 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.4%)	76.7	72^nd of 419 public middle schools	82.8%		79.6	61^st of 417 public middle schools	85.4%	11	100.0	100.0	97.6	75.8	84.9	71.6	77.4		84.4	82.7	81.0			80.8	$10,162	$603	$9,560
Northside Middle	Public	6-8	6810 Northside High School Rd	Roanoke	24019	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 561-8145	648	48	13.5	71.9%	316 (48.8%)	114 (17.6%)	113 (17.4%)	41 (6.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (9.1%)	69.1	120^th of 419 public middle schools	71.4%		71.6	101^st of 417 public middle schools	75.8%	19	100.0	100.0	100.0	67.0	69.6	93.6	61.0		80.6	78.6	82.7			78.8	$10,571	$427	$10,145
Breckinridge Middle	Public	6-8	3901 Williamson Rd NW	Roanoke	24012	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2251	733	54	13.6	100.1%	113 (15.4%)	273 (37.2%)	284 (38.7%)	37 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.3%)	9.3	398^th of 419 public middle schools	5.0%		8.3	397^th of 417 public middle schools	4.8%	1	100.0	100.0	74.3	44.7	39.8	26.3	35.0	77.6	43.9	42.6	47.2			46.5	$11,355	$1,922	$9,433
William Byrd Middle	Public	6-8	2910 Washington Ave	Vinton	24179	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 890-1035	802	58	13.7	67.1%	615 (76.7%)	63 (7.9%)	57 (7.1%)	20 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.9%)	63.9	149^th of 419 public middle schools	64.4%		60.8	172^nd of 417 public middle schools	58.8%	23	100.0	100.0	98.1	72.3	73.9	56.5	70.3		78.0	73.9	80.6			69.6	$8,892	$551	$8,340
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle	Public	6-8	1220 5th Street NW	Roanoke	24016	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2681	540	48	11.2	97.2%	76 (14.1%)	322 (59.6%)	105 (19.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.7%)	4.8	409^th of 419 public middle schools	2.4%		2.6	411^th of 417 public middle schools	1.4%	2	93.3	100.0	93.8	33.0	20.3	14.3	19.4	82.8	36.9	43.5	43.4			33.1	$15,906	$2,270	$13,637
John P. Fishwick Middle	Public	6-8	1004 Montrose Ave SE	Roanoke	24013	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-6040	456	36	12.5	97.6%	176 (38.6%)	136 (29.8%)	93 (20.4%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.2%)	17.2	382^nd of 419 public middle schools	8.8%		17.1	378^th of 417 public middle schools	9.4%	4	84.2	95.8		50.7	29.8	41.1	38.8	100.0	51.0	62.7	55.2			56.6	$11,234	$1,672	$9,561
Woodrow Wilson Middle	Public	6-8	1813 Carter Rd SW	Roanoke	24015	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 853-2358	601	50	11.9	99.3%	245 (40.8%)	214 (35.6%)	77 (12.8%)	35 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	19.5	372^nd of 419 public middle schools	11.2%		24.6	340^th of 417 public middle schools	18.5%	32	97.0	100.0	62.8	55.3	34.8	19.3	23.7	92.5	57.8	58.6	54.6			60.2	$11,572	$1,182	$10,389
Andrew Lewis Middle	Public	6-8	616 South College Ave	Salem	24153	Salem city	Salem City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 387-2513	839	49	17.1	44.8%	544 (64.8%)	138 (16.4%)	92 (11.0%)	19 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.4%)	60.4	172^nd of 419 public middle schools	58.9%		65.1	144^th of 417 public middle schools	65.5%	28	98.4	100.0	97.0	80.4	70.1	67.1	69.5		75.7	75.4	76.8	64.8	68.6		$9,645	$536	$9,109
James Madison Middle	Public	6-8	1160 Overland Rd SW	Roanoke	24015	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 853-2351	598	42	14.1	99.7%	268 (44.8%)	204 (34.1%)	55 (9.2%)	18 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.4%)	26.9	339^th of 419 public middle schools	19.1%		20.8	357^th of 417 public middle schools	14.4%	18	100.0	98.1	80.0	55.9	31.5	14.1	24.4	94.4	61.7	67.7	67.2			56.8	$12,040	$1,297	$10,743

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Academy Middle

What high school do graduates of Central Academy Middle attend?

Students who attend Central Academy Middle usually go on to attend James River High

How many students attend Central Academy Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 364 students attended Central Academy Middle.

Is Central Academy Middle a good school?

Yes. Central Academy Middle ranks in the top 5.0% of Virginia middle schools.

What district is Central Academy Middle in?

Botetourt County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Central Academy Middle?

Students at Central Academy Middle are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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