Fairfield Middle

Fairfield Middle serves 889 students in grades 6 through 8 in Richmond's Henrico County. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1 with 68 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a manageable classroom environment for middle school learners navigating this crucial developmental period. With a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10, Fairfield Middle ranks 635th among Virginia's 1,856 schools, placing it in the 66th percentile statewide.

This regular public school serves families in the surrounding community where the median household income is $52,246 and median home values are $217,000. The school draws from a diverse neighborhood in ZIP code 23223, where 29% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The area has a poverty rate of 19.1%, reflecting the economic diversity within the school's community of over 55,000 residents.

As a middle school focused on the critical transition years between elementary and high school, Fairfield Middle provides educational services during a time when students develop greater independence and explore new academic interests. The school is situated in a large suburban area along Nine Mile Road, serving families throughout this established Richmond community.