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#1744 of 1,851 schools in VA
Fairfield Middle
Middle School · Henrico County Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Henrico County Public Schools middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5121 Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA 23223
- Math 35% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairfield Middle score 46% 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 23 points since 2019, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
94.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairfield 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$56,518
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23223; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrico Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Landmark Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Anna Julia Cooper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 2–8 | 2.2 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 496 | 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.
Henrico County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #50 of 67
- District spending per student
- $12,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfield Middle is listed in Henrico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfield Middle
Fairfield Middle is a public middle school in Richmond, VA, part of Henrico County Public Schools, serving approximately 889 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,744 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield Middle
What grades does Fairfield Middle serve?
Fairfield Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fairfield Middle?
Fairfield Middle has an enrollment of approximately 889 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfield Middle rank in VA?
Fairfield Middle ranks #1,744 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Fairfield Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Fairfield Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fairfield Middle a charter school?
No, Fairfield Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfield Middle a Title I school?
No, Fairfield Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Middle?
94.9% of students at Fairfield 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
- 889
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henrico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (804) 328-4020
- Area population (ZIP 23223)
- 56,569
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 23223; 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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