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#1839 of 1,851 schools in VA
Falling Creek Middle
Middle School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · North Chesterfield, VA
A Chesterfield County Public Schools middle school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4724 Hopkins Rd., North Chesterfield, VA 23234
- Math 33% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Falling Creek Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
76%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Falling Creek 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,630
Median home value
$237,300
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23234; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas C. Boushall MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Richmond Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| River City MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 1,177 | Compare → |
| Manchester MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 1,111 | 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
- #65 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
Falling Creek Middle is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Falling Creek Middle
Falling Creek Middle is a public middle school in North Chesterfield, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,388 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,839 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Falling Creek Middle
What grades does Falling Creek Middle serve?
Falling Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Falling Creek Middle?
Falling Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falling Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Falling Creek Middle is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Falling Creek Middle rank in VA?
Falling Creek Middle ranks #1,839 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Falling Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Falling Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Falling Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Falling Creek Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Falling Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Falling Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Falling Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Falling Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Falling Creek Middle?
76.0% of students at Falling Creek 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
- 1,388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chesterfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (804) 743-3640
- Area population (ZIP 23234)
- 46,284
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 23234; 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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