Nottoway Middle

Nottoway Middle is a public middle school located in Crewe, Virginia, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Nottoway County Public Schools district, which is ranked 102 out of 129 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Nottoway Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools, with a ranking between 316 and 380 out of 400-425 schools over the past 10 years, and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nottoway Middle faces significant challenges in terms of student achievement, attendance, and socioeconomic factors. The school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.7% to 32.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Nottoway Middle's test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates as low as 12.12% in 8th grade Math. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

While Nottoway Middle's performance lags behind nearby middle schools, such as Amelia County Middle and Lunenburg Middle, which also serve predominantly low-income student populations, these schools generally outperform Nottoway Middle in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall school rankings. Addressing the challenges faced by Nottoway Middle, including the high chronic absenteeism rates and low test scores, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for its students.