Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, Shelburne 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 56% (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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelburne Middle School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Shelburne 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 Shelburne Middle School is 0.57, 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
#1266 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
12%
22%
White
63%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelburne Middle School's ranking?
Shelburne Middle School is ranked #1266 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?
56% 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 Shelburne Middle School?
587 students attend Shelburne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Shelburne Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelburne Middle School?
Shelburne Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shelburne Middle School offer ?
Shelburne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shelburne Middle School part of?
Shelburne Middle School is part of Staunton City Public Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Bullying (verbal & physcial) is ignored by most members of the staff. Faculty will not return phone calls to parents. Administration will not communicate with the Parents. My child's schedule was changed without my knowledge in the middle of the school year. Communication and allowing Parental involvement is a foreign concept to this school.
4 10/10/2025
I go to shelburne and i think its a great school.
3 10/10/2025
Shelburne is an okay school. I go there. There is a bunch of Bullying and name calling. There are quite a few people who have switched schools. -Linda P.(2018-2019)
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![[Name] by Got Blank - MIMA Collaboration with Caravanserai Music and Shelburne Middle School](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kqjYgewb3kI/0.jpg "Original song created by the students of Shelburne Middle School in the fall of 2023 under the instruction of MIMA Teaching Artists Evan Sposato and Angela Sulzer. This program was organized in collaboration with Caravanserai Music and made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Blue Ridge.")
