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#1688 of 1,851 schools in VA
Dogwood Middle
Middle School · Richmond City Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Richmond City Public Schools middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1701 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
- Math 31% vs VA 68% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dogwood Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 32 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 Dogwood 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 86Very 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
$56,681
Median home value
$468,900
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
58.9%
Homeownership
32.8%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23220; 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 | 0.4 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Amelia Street Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Seven Hills SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Albert Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 494 | 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
- #26 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
Dogwood Middle is listed in Richmond City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dogwood Middle
Dogwood Middle is a public middle school in Richmond, VA, part of Richmond City Public Schools, serving approximately 390 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,688 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dogwood Middle
What grades does Dogwood Middle serve?
Dogwood Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dogwood Middle?
Dogwood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Middle is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dogwood Middle rank in VA?
Dogwood Middle ranks #1,688 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Dogwood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dogwood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Dogwood Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dogwood Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dogwood Middle a charter school?
No, Dogwood Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dogwood Middle a Title I school?
No, Dogwood Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dogwood Middle?
100.0% of students at Dogwood 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
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (804) 780-6231
- Area population (ZIP 23220)
- 34,524
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 23220; 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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