Laurel Park Middle School

Laurel Park Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
280 Laurel Park Ave,  Martinsville, VA
Henry County Public Schools
2.5
1.7
743 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ben Gravely
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
79%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
278:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
47.1%
Black
31.3%
Hispanic
13.7%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#25 Niche Standout MS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.5 8 Reviews
2.0 Parent
11/29/2017
First they can go in and clean up the administration team and most definitely need a new principal.Second of all the principal Jo Ellen Hylton did not do a good job as principal at Axton Elementary School so what made them think she was going to do a good job at Laurel Park Middle School,she scores a F in my book for leadership.The school really need some looking into as forest for racism that is going on there with the teachers toward the students and the school board superintendent need to get off his butt and do his job and see what the problem is at Laurel Park Middle School.If the school board office did their job they would know what really go on at this school.
2.0 NicheUser
8/20/2014
Never heard of too many after school "fun" activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 12 Reviews
1.0 other
1/16/2026
This is the worst school I have ever witnessed. There are fights virtually every single day. The administration does not appear to be affected. Students are wild, unruly and vulgar. The administration, again, takes not steps to rectify the situation and places the blame on teachers. This is despite...
1.0 student
10/13/2024
This school is honestly the worst place to ever be in, so many fights and so much bullying and i just can’t pay attention in class either because of the way the teachers teach. Would not recommend this school to ANYBODY
2.0 student
9/15/2024
As a student of the school, in 7th grade I wish to move schools, fights happen everyday, I feel unsafe in this school, threats, the teachers don't care for the students, the teacher emotionally abuse us, everyone here is heartless and mean, people bullying each other, I'm scared to even come to scho...
1.0 other
6/16/2024
This school is one of the most toxic environments you will ever step foot into and that includes everyone in the school. The students fight all of the time and quite literally emotionally abuse some of their peers, and if they’re not doing the bullying, they stand by even if they are all well aware...

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Laurel Park Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Martinsville, VA and is served by the Henry County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 743 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Laurel Park Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carlisle School, Westover Christian Academy, Victory Baptist Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Martinsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Laurel Park Middle School.

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