B+
Above Average
78/100

Nelson Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 6925 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA 22949
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 76% · Math 87% proficient · 56th 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

78
Repit Score
out of 100
359
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%56/100reading 45th percentile, math 66th percentile among Virginia middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% 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 +19 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 proficiency76% (−1 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+6 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
White82%87%reading -3 pts, math -1 pts38th percentile (list)
Black65%85%reading +0 pts, math +17 pts68th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%90%reading +5 pts, math +19 pts75th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%90%reading -13 pts, math +5 pts41st percentile (list)
Low-income67%82%reading +3 pts, math +13 pts69th 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 6925 Thomas Nelson Highway
City Lovingston
ZIP Code 22949
District 5102580
NCES School ID 510258001033
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 22949

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,250
Per Capita Income $44,714
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%
High School or Higher 84.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $242,000
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 62.2%
Renter-Occupied 37.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Nelson Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 66.6%
Black 13.9%
Hispanic/Latino 11.7%
Two or More Races 6.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 359
Teachers (FTE) 30.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Nelson Middle?
Nelson Middle has a Repit School Score of 78 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 Nelson Middle?
Nelson Middle has 359 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Nelson Middle serve?
Nelson Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Nelson Middle receive per student?
Nelson Middle receives $19,080 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Nelson Middle in 22949 ▼
Avg Home Value
$322,894
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,404
1-Year Change
+7.2%
% Renters
37.8%

Other Schools in 22949

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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