Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Narrows 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 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Narrows Elementary Middle School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
20
School Rankings
Narrows Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Narrows Elementary Middle School is 0.12, 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
#1202 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
94%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
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 Narrows Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Narrows Elementary Middle School is ranked #1202 out of 1,773 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Narrows Elementary Middle School?
499 students attend Narrows Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Narrows Elementary Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Narrows Elementary Middle School?
Narrows Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Narrows Elementary Middle School offer ?
Narrows Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Narrows Elementary Middle School part of?
Narrows Elementary Middle School is part of Giles County School District.
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