Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Fort Blackmore Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Fort Blackmore Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
95%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Blackmore Primary's ranking?
Fort Blackmore Primary is ranked #652 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fort Blackmore Primary?
89 students attend Fort Blackmore Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fort Blackmore Primary students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Blackmore Primary?
Fort Blackmore Primary has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Blackmore Primary offer ?
Fort Blackmore Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Fort Blackmore Primary part of?
Fort Blackmore Primary is part of Scott County School District.
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