Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Council Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Council Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Council Elementary Middle School's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 131% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Council Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Council Elementary Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
99%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Council Elementary Middle School is ranked #960 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Council Elementary Middle School?
194 students attend Council Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Council Elementary Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Council Elementary Middle School?
Council Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Council Elementary Middle School offer ?
Council Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Council Elementary Middle School part of?
Council Elementary Middle School is part of Buchanan County School District.
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