Below Average
#1595 of 1,851 schools in VA
Henderson Middle
Middle School · Richmond City Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Richmond City Public Schools middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4319 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henderson Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 46% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Henderson 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- 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
$70,537
Median home value
$329,700
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23227; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veritas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| L. Douglas Wilder MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Seven Hills SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Dooley School at St. Joseph's VillaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 2.6 mi | 28 | 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
- #24 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
Henderson Middle is listed in Richmond City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henderson Middle
Henderson Middle is a public middle school in Richmond, VA, part of Richmond City Public Schools, serving approximately 450 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,595 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henderson Middle
What grades does Henderson Middle serve?
Henderson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Henderson Middle?
Henderson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Middle is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henderson Middle rank in VA?
Henderson Middle ranks #1,595 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Henderson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Henderson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Henderson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henderson Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Henderson Middle a charter school?
No, Henderson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henderson Middle a Title I school?
No, Henderson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henderson Middle?
99.6% of students at Henderson 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
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (804) 780-8288
- Area population (ZIP 23227)
- 25,574
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 23227; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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