A
Very Good
87/100

Central Academy Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 367 Poor Farm Rd, Fincastle, VA 24090
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 81% · Math 92% proficient · 72nd percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
362
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%72/100reading 60th percentile, math 83rd percentile among Virginia middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency81% (+4 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency92% (+11 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White83%92%reading -2 pts, math +4 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income67%87%reading +3 pts, math +18 pts73rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 367 Poor Farm Rd
City Fincastle
ZIP Code 24090
District 5100420
NCES School ID 510042000164
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24090

Understanding the community around Central Academy Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,948
Per Capita Income $42,848
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%
High School or Higher 93.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $265,200
Median Rent $843
Owner-Occupied 85.4%
Renter-Occupied 14.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Academy Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.9%
Two or More Races 5.3%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%
Black 1.1%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 362
Teachers (FTE) 31.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Academy Middle?
Central Academy Middle has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Academy Middle?
Central Academy Middle has 362 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Central Academy Middle serve?
Central Academy Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Academy Middle receive per student?
Central Academy Middle receives $13,357 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Academy Middle in 24090 ▼
Avg Home Value
$342,144
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,134
1-Year Change
+9.1%
% Renters
14.6%

Other Schools in 24090

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026