Grafton Middle

Summary:

Grafton Middle is a high-performing public middle school in Yorktown, Virginia, serving 874 students in grades 6-8 and part of the York County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 130 districts in the state.

Grafton Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Virginia, with exceptional academic performance. The school's students excel on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, often exceeding state and district averages, particularly in advanced math courses like Algebra I and Geometry. Grafton Middle also stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is 55-59% White, 9-11% African American, 10-12% Hispanic, and 9-10% Asian. The school's strong performance across different racial subgroups, including Hispanic and Asian students, as well as students with disabilities and from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is a notable achievement.

While Grafton Middle is a high-performing school, it is not alone in the region. Nearby schools like Tabb Middle and Poquoson Middle also demonstrate exceptional academic results, particularly in advanced math courses and overall SOL proficiency rates. This highlights the strong educational environment in the York County and Poquoson City school districts, which are among the top-performing districts in Virginia.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 405 Grafton Dr
       Yorktown, VA  23692


(757) 898-0525

District: York County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,431 Help


Students who attend Grafton Middle usually attend:

High:    Grafton High

Feeder schools for Grafton Middle:

Elementary:    Coventry Elementary
    Grafton Bethel Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  5.2 Help
Number of students:  913

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.1%
Hispanic:
13.1%
African American:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.9% Help


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Compare Details Grafton Middle ranks better than 82.7% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the York County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), Hispanic (13.1%), African American (11.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grafton Middle is 5.2. 2 middle schools in the York County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grafton Middle is $7,431. 2 middle schools in the York County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grafton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Grafton Middle 72nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Grafton Middle in the ranking list.)

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York County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks York County Public Schools 5th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grafton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.87 93rd 340 72.6%
2006 67.43 78th 383 79.6%
2007 73.47 42nd 387 89.1%
2008 66.49 94th 391 76.0%
2009 59.92 124th 390 68.2%
2010 64.41 105th 408 74.3%
2011 75.13 46th 413 88.9%
2012 70.95 63rd 413 84.7%
2013 70.95 74th 416 82.2%
2014 70.53 73rd 416 82.5%
2015 69.66 73rd 412 82.3%
2016 77.86 51st 409 87.5%
2017 77.05 49th 415 88.2%
2018 79.86 30th 413 92.7%
2019 75.77 56th 424 86.8%
2021 81.36 31st 419 92.6%
2022 79.75 43rd 415 89.6%
2023 78.40 71st 422 83.2%
2024 77.33 72nd 417 82.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.18 71st 231 69.3%
2024 59.64 85th 237 64.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.86 89th 402 77.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.33 85th 411 79.3%
2024 72.65 92nd 407 77.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.70 45th 278 83.8%
2024 73.29 55th 281 80.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.38 35th 114 69.3%
2024 57.14 51st 123 58.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.68 58th 409 85.8%
2024 79.83 53rd 407 87.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.55 40th 132 69.7%
2024 68.99 27th 128 78.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.03 68th 298 77.2%
2024 67.53 83rd 299 72.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.70 17th 275 93.8%
2024 87.67 13th 272 95.2%
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Rank History for White students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.77 108th 402 73.1%
2024 66.28 118th 396 70.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Grafton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 801 109 44 32 5 n/a n/a 0 991
1998 790 126 47 35 0 n/a n/a 0 998
1999 795 132 49 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1004
2000 780 128 58 36 2 n/a n/a -4 1000
2001 783 113 59 29 3 n/a n/a 0 987
2002 736 105 77 28 2 n/a n/a 0 948
2003 736 105 77 28 2 n/a n/a 0 948
2004 744 101 93 26 3 n/a n/a 0 967
2005 726 122 93 33 1 n/a n/a 0 975
2006 708 103 90 33 3 n/a n/a 5 942
2007 709 94 80 38 4 n/a n/a 7 932
2008 661 93 81 41 5 n/a n/a 13 894
2009 637 82 75 40 6 n/a n/a 17 857
2010 625 106 89 33 6 n/a n/a 16 875
2011 589 87 67 59 4 3 70 0 879
2012 559 99 63 54 2 2 83 0 862
2013 550 100 66 48 1 3 90 0 858
2014 559 88 81 54 0 1 85 0 868
2015 538 95 80 67 0 3 85 0 868
2016 525 106 86 58 0 1 96 0 872
2017 530 92 80 69 1 1 109 0 882
2018 536 95 81 71 2 4 113 0 902
2019 557 77 89 95 0 3 112 0 933
2020 556 75 78 96 1 3 119 0 928
2021 516 79 86 89 0 4 108 0 882
2022 502 83 83 99 0 3 111 0 881
2023 486 95 89 101 2 3 98 0 874
2024 494 103 92 120 1 4 99 0 913

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 Grafton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 991 n/a 0.0 9.5
1998 998 n/a 0.0 8.4
1999 1004 65.0 15.4 17.5
2000 1000 n/a 0.0 14.9
2001 987 60.6 16.3 15.4
2002 948 66.0 14.4 14.5
2003 948 66.0 14.4 14.5
2004 967 56.0 17.3 5.6
2005 975 56.0 17.4 7.2
2006 942 63.0 15.0 8.3
2007 932 56.8 16.4 9
2008 894 45.7 19.6 8.9
2009 857 45.1 19.0 7.5
2010 875 44.0 19.8 15.3
2011 879 44.9 19.5 14.2
2012 862 54.0 15.9 13.1
2013 858 53.0 16.1 14.3
2014 868 54.8 15.8 12.1
2015 868 55.0 15.7 14.9
2016 872 56.0 15.5 14.7
2017 882 56.3 15.6 12
2018 902 60.6 14.8 15.9
2019 933 61.2 15.2 n/a
2020 928 60.9 15.2 n/a
2021 882 59.9 14.7 n/a
2022 881 59.6 14.7 n/a
2023 874 n/a n/a n/a
2024 913 174.6 5.2 n/a

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 Grafton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 991 n/a 0.0 9.5
1998 998 n/a 0.0 8.4
1999 1004 65.0 15.4 17.5
2000 1000 n/a 0.0 14.9
2001 987 60.6 16.3 15.4
2002 948 66.0 14.4 14.5
2003 948 66.0 14.4 14.5
2004 967 56.0 17.3 5.6
2005 975 56.0 17.4 7.2
2006 942 63.0 15.0 8.3
2007 932 56.8 16.4 9
2008 894 45.7 19.6 8.9
2009 857 45.1 19.0 7.5
2010 875 44.0 19.8 15.3
2011 879 44.9 19.5 14.2
2012 862 54.0 15.9 13.1
2013 858 53.0 16.1 14.3
2014 868 54.8 15.8 12.1
2015 868 55.0 15.7 14.9
2016 872 56.0 15.5 14.7
2017 882 56.3 15.6 12
2018 902 60.6 14.8 15.9
2019 933 61.2 15.2 n/a
2020 928 60.9 15.2 n/a
2021 882 59.9 14.7 n/a
2022 881 59.6 14.7 n/a
2023 874 n/a n/a n/a
2024 913 174.6 5.2 n/a

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 Grafton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $257 (4.0%) $6,098 (96.0%) $6,354
2020 $222 (3.3%) $6,511 (96.7%) $6,732
2021 $288 (3.9%) $7,142 (96.1%) $7,431

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grafton 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 56th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 71st of 422 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Grafton Middle)9373.6
 19.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (York County Public Schools)9280.9
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Grafton Middle)9086.4
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (York County Public Schools)8985.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grafton Middle)7643.2
 32.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (York County Public Schools)7863
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Grafton Middle)9080.7
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (York County Public Schools)8983.2
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Grafton Middle)8267.7
 14.3%
   8th Grade Writing (York County Public Schools)7866.9
 11.1%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grafton Middle)9572.6
 22.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (York County Public Schools)9268.6
 23.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Grafton Middle)8875.7
 12.3%
   8th Grade Science (York County Public Schools)8679.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Grafton Middle)8283.2
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Reading (York County Public Schools)8284.1
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Grafton Middle)10097
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (York County Public Schools)9390
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Grafton Middle)10097
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (York County Public Schools)8991
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students933874
 6.3%
African American7795
 23.4%
American Indian02
Asian8989
Hispanic95101
 6.3%
Pacific Islander33
White557486
 12.7%
Two or More Races11298
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grafton Middle

Students who attend Grafton Middle usually go on to attend Grafton High

In the 2023-24 school year, 913 students attended Grafton Middle.

Grafton Middle ranks 72nd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Grafton Middle are 54% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Asian.


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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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