Very Good
#677 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 37% in state
Bettie Weaver Elementary
Elementary School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Midlothian, VA
A Chesterfield County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3600 James River Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113
- Math 91% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bettie Weaver Elementary score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 90% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (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
4.6%
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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Where Bettie Weaver Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,673
Median home value
$580,200
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
69.6%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23113; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robious ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Richmond AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| St Edward-epiphany SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| J.b. Watkins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 831 | Compare → |
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
- #6 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
Bettie Weaver Elementary is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bettie Weaver Elementary
Bettie Weaver Elementary is a public elementary school in Midlothian, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 613 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #677 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bettie Weaver Elementary
What grades does Bettie Weaver Elementary serve?
Bettie Weaver Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bettie Weaver Elementary?
Bettie Weaver Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bettie Weaver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bettie Weaver Elementary 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 Bettie Weaver Elementary rank in VA?
Bettie Weaver Elementary ranks #677 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Bettie Weaver Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bettie Weaver Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Bettie Weaver Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bettie Weaver Elementary has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bettie Weaver Elementary a charter school?
No, Bettie Weaver Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bettie Weaver Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bettie Weaver Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bettie Weaver Elementary?
4.6% of students at Bettie Weaver Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chesterfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (804) 378-2540
- Area population (ZIP 23113)
- 26,558
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 23113; 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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