Summary:
Marshall Middle is the only middle school in zip code 20115, serving grades 6–8 in Marshall, VA, as part of Fauquier County Public Schools. With 426 students and a notably low 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio, this school offers a solid, mid-to-upper-tier education, earning a consistent 3-star rating and improving to its best statewide percentile (58th) in 2025–2026.
Marshall Middle’s greatest strengths lie in advanced mathematics and science. Eighth-grade Geometry and seventh-grade Algebra I both posted perfect 100% proficiency scores, while eighth-grade Algebra I remained very strong at 86.96%. Science proficiency (73.03%) and eighth-grade reading (80.79%) both exceeded district and state averages. However, standard-level math tells a different story: eighth-grade math proficiency fell sharply from 70.97% to 53.4%, a drop of over 17 points, even as advanced math stayed high. This suggests the school excels at supporting its highest-achieving students, but students in grade-level math may need more attention. Seventh-grade reading (71.65%) also slightly lagged district and state averages, while sixth-grade reading and math were competitive with or above state norms.
Chronic absenteeism sits at 13.2%, just above the district rate but below the state average. About one-third of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school outperforms the state in several key subjects. The most notable year-over-year improvements came in seventh-grade math (+16.29 points) and sixth-grade math (+7.03 points). Families in this zip code have no other public middle school option, making Marshall Middle’s performance especially important. Overall, this is a school with a strong foundation, a clear advanced-math advantage, and a need to reinforce grade-level math support to ensure all students succeed.
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