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Laurel Park Middle

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Laurel Park Middle ranks 309 th of 416 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

309^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 416 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 26% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

Laurel Park Middle serves 734 students in grades 6–8 in Martinsville, VA, within Henry County Public Schools, and nearly all of its students come from economically disadvantaged households. The school currently ranks in the 26th percentile of Virginia middle schools, a modest improvement after several years in the low-20s, though it peaked at the 66th percentile in 2020–2021.

Academically, Laurel Park Middle's standout strength is Algebra I, where about 98% of 8th graders passed the SOL in the most recent year—exceeding the state average and matching nearby Tunstall Middle. Its 8th-grade Geography results were also remarkable, with 95% proficiency compared to 69% statewide. Reading scores sit above the district average in all three grades but trail the state by roughly 5–7 points. Math is a mixed picture: 6th-grade math tops the district and state, 8th-grade math beats the district average, but 7th-grade math is a weak spot at just 41% proficiency. The school outperforms same-district Fieldale-Collinsville Middle in several subjects, including 6th- and 8th-grade math and reading, but trails its neighbor in 7th-grade math and science. Tunstall Middle, just 14 miles away, posts much stronger results across nearly every subject, while nearby Martinsville Middle spends more per student yet ranks lower than Laurel Park.

Attendance has improved dramatically, with chronic absenteeism falling from 39% in 2020–2021 to 22.9% today, though it remains above the state average. One concern is the student-teacher ratio, which jumped from 12.4 to 17.7 in a single year—the highest among nearby middle schools. Students with disabilities face particular challenges. Overall, Laurel Park is a high-poverty school with clear pockets of excellence, especially in Algebra I and reading, but it still has ground to cover in 7th-grade math, science, and social studies.

734

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,460

Per pupil spending ?

100.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

280 Laurel Park Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112

(276) 632-7216

District: Henry County Public Schools

Students who attend Laurel Park Middle usually attend:

High:

Magna Vista High

Feeder schools for Laurel Park Middle:

Elementary:	Axton Elementary
	Drewry Mason Elementary
	G.W. Carver Elementary
	Mount Olivet Elementary
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	Rich Acres Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.9%

African American:

29.4%

Hispanic:

15.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 46th percentile in 2016 → 26th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Virginia average (61% vs 68% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (23% vs 15% Virginia)

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg61%

Virginia avg68%

309^th of 416

Virginia public middle schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 21 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to bottom 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Middle Schools in the Henry County Public Schools

91^st of 131Henry 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
2026	35.9	309 of 416	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	30.6	322 of 419	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.6	316 of 417	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.5	331 of 422	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.3	262 of 415	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.2	143 of 419	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.9	190 of 424	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.1	169 of 413	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.6	219 of 415	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.4	219 of 409	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.3	292 of 412	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	19.7	359 of 416	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	46.2	212 of 416	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	41.6	267 of 413	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	55.8	158 of 413	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	45.6	238 of 408	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	41.2	253 of 390	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	26.9	346 of 391	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	37.8	293 of 387	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	31.9	309 of 383	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	51.9	196 of 340	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	44.5	188 of 297	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.5	229 of 297	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.9	208 of 299	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.1	217 of 298	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	14.1	271 of 292	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	18.8	238 of 281	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.2	233 of 278	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	33.2	315 of 409	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.6	329 of 403	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.2	301 of 407	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.4	294 of 411	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	51.6	139 of 283	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.2	145 of 279	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.8	148 of 272	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.6	172 of 275	37.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	41.0	257 of 401	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.7	268 of 403	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.6	276 of 402	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	37.9	284 of 410	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.4	300 of 404	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.8	313 of 407	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.7	336 of 409	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	19.9	220 of 249	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	10.3	234 of 244	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	22.0	202 of 237	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.8	207 of 231	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	24.9	352 of 400	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.7	332 of 400	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.7	349 of 396	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.4	342 of 402	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2026)51st percentile+25 vs school

African American (2026)37th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)36th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)31st percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)23rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)12th percentile-14 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)12th percentile-14 vs school

Disabled (2026)7th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I98%+5 vs state

English Reading68%-6 vs state

Civics and Economics64%-6 vs state

Mathematics53%~ state avg

Science47%-17 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, May 4, 2018

Awful place to send children! Major bullying issues that are not taken care of! I attempted several times to address the bullying problems with the vice principal and principal and absolutely nothing was done!! People talk badly about Martinsville, but I found LP to be much worse, hands down!! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

The principal do not deal with bullying issues right away as they are needed to be dealt with right at that time not when she feel like dealing with the issue,and the principal does not return phone calls until she you get the school board involved to see why she isn't returning her phone calls.Also Jo Ellen Hylton was the principal at Axton Elementary School until they moved her to LPMS and she didn't do such a great job there so I don't know they moved her to the middle school.Parents have always had an trust issue with her because she have always said one thing and turn around and another thing.If the LPMS had a better principal the school would be a lot better. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Geometry (2026)	SOL Algebra I (2026)		SOL Algebra II (2026)	SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL Civics and Economics (2026)		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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 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
Laurel Park Middle	Public	6-8	280 Laurel Park Avenue	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 632-7216	734	41	17.7	100.1%	344 (46.9%)	216 (29.4%)	117 (15.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (7.1%)	35.9	309^th of 416 public middle schools	25.7%		30.6	322^nd of 419 public middle schools	23.2%	13	≥ 50%		98.3		68.6	40.9	44.1	47.3	67.4	66.7	68.3	64.4		$8,460	$545	$7,915
Martinsville Middle	Public	6-8	201 Brown St.	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Martinsville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 403-5886	387	35	11.0	100.5%	59 (15.2%)	236 (61.0%)	71 (18.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	26.3	343^rd of 416 public middle schools	17.5%		38.1	288^th of 419 public middle schools	31.3%	55		100.0	85.3	100.0	66.7	45.9		44.6	62.9	64.2	58.2		53.6	$10,949	$1,849	$9,099
Fieldale-Collinsville Middle	Public	6-8	645 Miles Road	Collinsville	24078	Henry County	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 647-3841	792	46	17.3	103.7%	393 (49.6%)	150 (18.9%)	171 (21.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (9.6%)	36.6	305^th of 416 public middle schools	26.7%		37.1	293^rd of 419 public middle schools	30.1%	12			96.9		61.5	54.8	28.5	57.0	67.1	64.6	61.0	73.6		$8,474	$465	$8,008
Tunstall Middle	Public	6-8	1160 Tunstall High Rd.	Dry Fork	24549	Pittsylvania County	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 724-7086	609	42	14.6	86.0%	426 (70.0%)	92 (15.1%)	68 (11.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.3%)	76	66^th of 416 public middle schools	84.1%		74.3	93^rd of 419 public middle schools	77.8%	27	≥ 50%		96.9		78.1		60.5	75.0	82.0	80.2	83.4	89.6		$8,156	$496	$7,660

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Park Middle

How many students attend Laurel Park Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 734 students attended Laurel Park Middle.

What district is Laurel Park Middle in?

Henry County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Park Middle?

Students at Laurel Park Middle are 47% White, 29% African American, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Laurel Park Middle attend?

Students who attend Laurel Park Middle usually go on to attend Magna Vista High

Is Laurel Park Middle a good school?

Laurel Park Middle ranks 309^th of 416 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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