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Middle Schools in Mathews County Public Schools

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At a glance

DistrictMathews County Public Schools51^st of 129 Virginia districtsFull district overview →

School

176

Students

Top rankedThomas Hunter Middle229^th of 419 Virginia middle schools

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Summary:

Mathews County Public Schools in Virginia has only one middle school, Thomas Hunter Middle. This school serves students in grades 5-8 and faces some academic challenges, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 217 and 295 out of 417-422 Virginia middle schools over the past few years and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas Hunter Middle's performance on state standardized tests varies, with proficiency rates in some subjects and grade levels falling below the state averages in Virginia. However, the school's performance on Algebra I and English reading tests is more competitive, with some grades exceeding the state averages. The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 71.84%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the school's academic performance.

Despite these challenges, Thomas Hunter Middle has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, which could be a strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. The school's inconsistent academic performance and fluctuating statewide rankings suggest the need for a comprehensive review and targeted interventions to address the school's challenges and capitalize on its potential strengths.

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (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 Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas Hunter Middle	Public	5-7	387 Church St	Mathews	23109	Mathews County	Mathews County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 725-2434	176	17	10.6	72.2%	134 (76.1%)	16 (9.1%)	10 (5.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.0%)	49.1	229^th of 419 public middle schools	45.3%		51.9	217^th of 417 public middle schools	48.0%	12	70.2	60.8	54.9	64.2	71.7	77.6	73.7	64.9	$12,301	$46	$12,254

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gloucester County Public Schools	11.23 mi	10	15^th
Middlesex County Public Schools	13.59 mi	3	40^th
Lancaster County Public Schools	18.4 mi	4	116^th
York County Public Schools	18.84 mi	19	7^th
Northampton County Public Schools	22 mi	5	122^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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