Wilbur S. Pence Middle School

Wilbur S. Pence Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
375 Bowman Rd,  Dayton, VA
Rockingham County Public Schools
3.2
2.0
669 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Mary T. Shifflett
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
64%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
368:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
75.4%
Hispanic
18.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
3.0
11/1/2023
I love pence but it's not the safest with vaping and fights. The staff doesn't do anything about bullying and 12/20 students would get depression from the amount of bullying
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 1 Review
2.0 parent
12/9/2011
My son attended all 3 years here. I agree the school is safe, and there is not much in the way of mischief that seems obvious. I was very dismayed by teachers not using proper grammar, and in the case of the actual Englisj teacher, not having a very good vocabulary either. Even though proper grammar...

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Wilbur S. Pence Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Dayton, VA, in the Dayton neighborhood, and is served by the Rockingham County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 669 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Wilbur S. Pence Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $358,893. Discover additional schools in the area, like Turner Ashby High School, Harrisonburg Highs. Governor's Stem Academy, Massanutten Technical Center, and more. Learn more about what Dayton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wilbur S. Pence Middle School.

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