B
Good
75/100

S. Gordon Stewart Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 118 Fort Defiance Rd, Fort Defiance, VA 24437
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 81% · Math 83% proficient · 55th 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

75
Repit Score
out of 100
516
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%55/100reading 60th percentile, math 51st percentile among Virginia middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% 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 +10 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 proficiency83% (+2 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%85%reading -2 pts, math -3 pts33rd percentile (list)
Hispanic75%75%reading +10 pts, math +4 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income72%72%reading +8 pts, math +3 pts55th 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 118 Fort Defiance Rd
City Fort Defiance
ZIP Code 24437
District 5100300
NCES School ID 510030001830
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24437

Understanding the community around S. Gordon Stewart Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,083
Per Capita Income $37,728
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%
High School or Higher 81.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $297,100
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 100.0%
Renter-Occupied 0.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for S. Gordon Stewart Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.6%
Hispanic/Latino 9.7%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Black 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 516
Teachers (FTE) 38.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle has 516 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does S. Gordon Stewart Middle serve?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does S. Gordon Stewart Middle receive per student?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle receives $14,259 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around S. Gordon Stewart Middle in 24437 ▼
Avg Home Value
$443,944
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1-Year Change
+7.9%
% Renters
0.0%

Other Schools in 24437

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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