Damascus Middle

Public 6-8

 32101 Government Rd
       Damascus, VA  24236


(276) 739-4100

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 422 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,889 Help


Students who attend Damascus Middle usually attend:

High:    Holston High

Feeder schools for Damascus Middle:

Elementary:    Rhea Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  170

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Two or more races:
2.9%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Compare Details Damascus Middle ranks better than 79.6% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Damascus Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Washington County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), two or more races (2.9%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Damascus Middle is 8.8, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Damascus Middle is $9,889, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Damascus Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Damascus Middle 86th of 422 Virginia public middle schools. (See Damascus Middle in the ranking list.)

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Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 8th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Damascus Middle

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Rank History for all students at Damascus Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.04 217th 340 36.2%
2006 37.14 276th 383 27.9%
2007 54.72 169th 387 56.3%
2008 60.15 126th 391 67.8%
2009 62.71 105th 390 73.1%
2010 53.55 179th 408 56.1%
2011 51.24 192nd 413 53.5%
2012 41.54 269th 413 34.9%
2013 51.86 177th 416 57.5%
2014 41.88 239th 416 42.5%
2015 41.11 257th 412 37.6%
2016 54.45 179th 409 56.2%
2017 57.93 149th 415 64.1%
2018 68.87 81st 413 80.4%
2019 71.73 74th 424 82.5%
2021 76.81 46th 419 89.0%
2022 83.53 26th 415 93.7%
2023 76.58 86th 422 79.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Damascus Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.28 27th 411 93.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Damascus Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.46 122nd 409 70.2%
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Rank History for White students at Damascus Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.46 124th 402 69.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Damascus Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 317 317
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 304 304
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 296 296
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 304 304
1993 341 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 345 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1995 325 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1996 325 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1997 337 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1998 333 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1999 334 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2000 335 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a -4 334
2001 332 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 306 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2003 306 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2004 224 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2005 227 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2006 219 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 223
2007 208 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 1 212
2008 231 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 212 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 212 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2011 198 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 204
2012 219 1 0 6 1 0 3 0 230
2013 224 1 0 7 1 0 3 0 236
2014 238 1 0 6 0 0 4 0 249
2015 232 1 0 5 0 0 4 0 242
2016 224 1 0 5 0 0 5 0 235
2017 195 1 0 4 0 0 5 0 205
2018 189 0 1 6 0 0 8 0 204
2019 204 1 1 6 0 0 5 0 217
2020 187 2 1 7 0 0 3 0 200
2021 183 2 0 6 0 1 1 0 193
2022 157 1 1 2 0 1 3 0 165
2023 162 2 0 1 0 0 5 0 170

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Damascus Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 317 19.5 16.2 n/a
1990 304 20.6 14.7 n/a
1991 296 21.8 13.5 n/a
1992 304 22.2 13.6 n/a
1993 345 24.3 14.2 n/a
1994 347 22.5 n/a 40.3
1995 329 n/a 0.0 39.5
1996 329 n/a 0.0 39.5
1997 342 n/a 0.0 41.2
1998 338 n/a 0.0 42.6
1999 339 29.0 11.7 56
2000 334 n/a 0.0 53
2001 334 0.0 0.0 53.3
2002 310 5.0 62.0 60.3
2003 310 5.0 62.0 60.3
2004 228 11.5 19.8 54.4
2005 231 4.5 51.3 56.3
2006 223 17.0 13.1 57.2
2007 212 12.9 16.4 56.9
2008 234 9.1 25.7 54.3
2009 216 11.1 19.3 52.3
2010 218 11.2 19.4 52.8
2011 204 9.3 21.8 56.9
2012 230 17.6 13.0 53.9
2013 236 17.8 13.1 55.9
2014 249 19.2 12.9 58.6
2015 242 20.0 12.1 59.1
2016 235 20.0 11.7 63
2017 205 16.0 12.8 57.6
2018 204 20.0 10.1 60.8
2019 217 20.1 10.7 60.8
2020 200 18.6 10.7 62
2021 193 18.8 10.2 n/a
2022 165 22.4 7.3 75.2
2023 170 19.2 8.8 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Damascus Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 317 19.5 16.2 n/a
1990 304 20.6 14.7 n/a
1991 296 21.8 13.5 n/a
1992 304 22.2 13.6 n/a
1993 345 24.3 14.2 n/a
1994 347 22.5 n/a 40.3
1995 329 n/a 0.0 39.5
1996 329 n/a 0.0 39.5
1997 342 n/a 0.0 41.2
1998 338 n/a 0.0 42.6
1999 339 29.0 11.7 56
2000 334 n/a 0.0 53
2001 334 0.0 0.0 53.3
2002 310 5.0 62.0 60.3
2003 310 5.0 62.0 60.3
2004 228 11.5 19.8 54.4
2005 231 4.5 51.3 56.3
2006 223 17.0 13.1 57.2
2007 212 12.9 16.4 56.9
2008 234 9.1 25.7 54.3
2009 216 11.1 19.3 52.3
2010 218 11.2 19.4 52.8
2011 204 9.3 21.8 56.9
2012 230 17.6 13.0 53.9
2013 236 17.8 13.1 55.9
2014 249 19.2 12.9 58.6
2015 242 20.0 12.1 59.1
2016 235 20.0 11.7 63
2017 205 16.0 12.8 57.6
2018 204 20.0 10.1 60.8
2019 217 20.1 10.7 60.8
2020 200 18.6 10.7 62
2021 193 18.8 10.2 n/a
2022 165 22.4 7.3 75.2
2023 170 19.2 8.8 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Damascus Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $661 (6.6%) $9,355 (93.4%) $10,016
2020 $675 (6.6%) $9,512 (93.4%) $10,188
2021 $761 (7.7%) $9,128 (92.3%) $9,889

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Damascus Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 74th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 86th of 422 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Damascus Middle)9677.4
 18.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Public Schools)9285.7
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Damascus Middle)8975.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Washington County Public Schools)8583.4
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Damascus Middle)8179.5
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Public Schools)8577.8
 7.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Damascus Middle)9289.3
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Washington County Public Schools)8783.2
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Damascus Middle)6357.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade Writing (Washington County Public Schools)7067.8
 2.2%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Damascus Middle)9082.1
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Public Schools)8878.2
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Damascus Middle)9175
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Washington County Public Schools)7874.9
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Damascus Middle)8180.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Washington County Public Schools)7883.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Damascus Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Washington County Public Schools)9092
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Geography (Damascus Middle)8381
 2%
   End of Course Geography (Washington County Public Schools)7976
 3%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students217170
 21.7%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic61
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White204162
 20.6%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.8%65.3%
 4.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 170 students attended Damascus Middle.

Students who attend Damascus Middle usually go on to attend Holston High

Damascus Middle ranks 86th of 422 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Damascus Middle are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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