Damascus Middle School vs. Fries Elementary School
Should you attend Damascus Middle School or Fries Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Damascus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fries Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Damascus Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Damascus Middle School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fries Elementary School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fries Elementary School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Damascus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fries Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Damascus Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fries Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grayson County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Damascus Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fries Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 20% in VA)
(Bottom 50% in VA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fries Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grayson County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)")
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2021)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fries Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grayson County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2021)")
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
![This chart displays the students of Damascus Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Damascus Middle School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Fries Elementary School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Fries Elementary School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fries Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grayson County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fries Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grayson County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fries Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grayson County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Damascus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fries Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grayson County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Damascus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1995-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Fries Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grayson County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Damascus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fries Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grayson County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
(21-22 School Year Data)
(20-21 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Damascus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2022)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fries Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grayson County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2021)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Damascus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 162 students in grades 6-8, Damascus Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Fries Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-7
Total Students
162 students
234 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#703 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
-
23
Grade 1 Students
-
25
Grade 2 Students
-
30
Grade 3 Students
-
23
Grade 4 Students
-
32
Grade 5 Students
-
34
Grade 6 Students
51
18
Grade 7 Students
56
25
Grade 8 Students
55
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
97%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
