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#1284 of 1,851 schools in VA
Albert Hill Middle
Middle School · Richmond City Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Richmond City Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3400 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
- Math 43% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albert Hill Middle score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Albert Hill Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,006
Median home value
$544,400
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
75.8%
Homeownership
50.5%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Dogwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Seven Hills SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 5–8 | 1.6 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Amelia Street Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richmond City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #15 of 46
- District spending per student
- $21,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albert Hill Middle is listed in Richmond City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albert Hill Middle
Albert Hill Middle is a public middle school in Richmond, VA, part of Richmond City Public Schools, serving approximately 494 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,284 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albert Hill Middle
What grades does Albert Hill Middle serve?
Albert Hill Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Albert Hill Middle?
Albert Hill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Hill Middle is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albert Hill Middle rank in VA?
Albert Hill Middle ranks #1,284 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Albert Hill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Albert Hill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Albert Hill Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albert Hill Middle has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Albert Hill Middle a charter school?
No, Albert Hill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albert Hill Middle a Title I school?
No, Albert Hill Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albert Hill Middle?
100.0% of students at Albert Hill Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (804) 780-6107
- Area population (ZIP 23221)
- 14,180
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23221; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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