Middle Schools in York County Public Schools

The York County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to four middle schools: Tabb Middle, Grafton Middle, Yorktown Middle, and Queens Lake Middle. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and demonstrate a range of academic performance.

Tabb Middle stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in Virginia and earning a 5-star rating. The school excels in advanced math courses, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I. Grafton Middle and Queens Lake Middle also perform well, earning 4-star ratings and demonstrating strong academic achievement, particularly in advanced math. In contrast, Yorktown Middle lags behind the other schools, ranking in the 100-200 range for Virginia middle schools and earning a 3-star rating.

Across the district, the schools share a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7%, which is an area of concern. Additionally, the data suggests potential equity issues, as the schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower overall academic performance. However, the relationship between spending and performance is not clear-cut, indicating that factors beyond just funding may be at play. Overall, the data highlights the strengths and areas for improvement within the York County Public Schools middle school system.