Serving 339 students in grades 6-8, Leslie H. Walton Middle School ranks in the top 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 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leslie H. Walton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leslie H. Walton Middle School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
School Rankings
Leslie H. Walton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leslie H. Walton Middle School is 0.49, 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
#703 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
9%
21%
White
70%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leslie H. Walton Middle School's ranking?
Leslie H. Walton Middle School is ranked #703 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Leslie H. Walton Middle School often compared to?
Leslie H. Walton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Middle School, Jackson P. Burley Middle School, Joseph T. Henley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Leslie H. Walton Middle School?
339 students attend Leslie H. Walton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Leslie H. Walton Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leslie H. Walton Middle School?
Leslie H. Walton Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leslie H. Walton Middle School offer ?
Leslie H. Walton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leslie H. Walton Middle School part of?
Leslie H. Walton Middle School is part of Albemarle County School District.
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