Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Hurley 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 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hurley Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hurley Elementary Middle School's student population of 323 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hurley 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 Hurley Elementary Middle School is 0.08, 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
#1335 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
n/a
21%
White
96%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurley Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Hurley Elementary Middle School is ranked #1335 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hurley Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Hurley Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary Middle School, Twin Valley Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hurley Elementary Middle School?
323 students attend Hurley Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hurley Elementary Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hurley Elementary Middle School?
Hurley Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hurley Elementary Middle School offer ?
Hurley Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hurley Elementary Middle School part of?
Hurley Elementary Middle School is part of Buchanan County School District.
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