Below Average
#1455 of 1,851 schools in VA
Colonial Heights Middle
Middle School · Colonial Heights City Public Schools · Colonial Heights, VA
A Colonial Heights City Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
500 Conduit Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Math 58% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colonial Heights Middle score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
91.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colonial Heights 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colonial Heights), 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
$82,314
Median home value
$236,100
Median rent
$1,214/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 1,013 | Compare → |
| Vernon Johns MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 901 | Compare → |
| Matoaca MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 806 | Compare → |
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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.
Colonial Heights City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colonial Heights Middle is listed in Colonial Heights City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colonial Heights Middle
Colonial Heights Middle is a public middle school in Colonial Heights, VA, part of Colonial Heights City Public Schools, serving approximately 648 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,455 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colonial Heights Middle
What grades does Colonial Heights Middle serve?
Colonial Heights Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Colonial Heights Middle?
Colonial Heights Middle has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Heights Middle is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colonial Heights Middle rank in VA?
Colonial Heights Middle ranks #1,455 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Colonial Heights Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Colonial Heights Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Colonial Heights Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonial Heights Middle has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Colonial Heights Middle a charter school?
No, Colonial Heights Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colonial Heights Middle a Title I school?
No, Colonial Heights Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colonial Heights Middle?
91.8% of students at Colonial Heights 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
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Colonial Heights city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (804) 524-3420
- Area population (ZIP 23834)
- 26,752
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
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 23834; 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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