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#1407 of 1,851 schools in VA

Bailey Bridge Middle

Middle School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Midlothian, VA

A Chesterfield County Public Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12501 Bailey Bridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112

  • Math 71% vs VA 66% (2025)
  • Reading 75% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)81% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$12,776
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at Bailey Bridge Middle score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 SOL)
School
State
66%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency75%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 73% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
81%
2017
ELA
83%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bailey Bridge 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$117,716

Median home value

$366,500

Median rent

$1,706/mo

College educated

49.6%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Millwood SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–124.2 mi224Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Schools in district
73
Rank in district
#37 of 65
District spending per student
$12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bailey Bridge Middle is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bailey Bridge Middle

Bailey Bridge Middle is a public middle school in Midlothian, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,442 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,407 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bailey Bridge Middle

What grades does Bailey Bridge Middle serve?

Bailey Bridge Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bailey Bridge Middle?

Bailey Bridge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,442 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailey Bridge Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Bailey Bridge Middle is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bailey Bridge Middle rank in VA?

Bailey Bridge Middle ranks #1,407 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Bailey Bridge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Bailey Bridge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Bailey Bridge Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bailey Bridge Middle has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bailey Bridge Middle a charter school?

No, Bailey Bridge Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bailey Bridge Middle a Title I school?

No, Bailey Bridge Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bailey Bridge Middle?

33.0% of students at Bailey Bridge 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
1,442
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chesterfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
Area population (ZIP 23112)
56,364
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
38.8
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 23112; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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