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#834 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 45% in state

Midlothian Middle

Middle School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Midlothian, VA

A Chesterfield County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

13501 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113

  • Math 85% vs VA 66% (2025)
  • Reading 89% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency89% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)86% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$12,776
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Midlothian Middle score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency85%(2025 SOL)
School
State
66%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency89%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 87% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2017
ELA
92%
2018
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2025
Math
85%
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

14%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Midlothian 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$150,673

Median home value

$580,200

Median rent

$1,736/mo

College educated

69.6%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robious MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.46–82.7 mi1,115Compare →
Tomahawk Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.76–82.7 mi1,612Compare →
Al Madina School of RichmondPrivate · tuition8.6privatePK–124.0 mi106Compare →
Swift Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.46–84.3 mi1,135Compare →

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
#12 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

Midlothian Middle is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Midlothian Middle

Midlothian Middle is a public middle school in Midlothian, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,297 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midlothian Middle

What grades does Midlothian Middle serve?

Midlothian Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Midlothian Middle?

Midlothian Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midlothian Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Midlothian Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midlothian Middle rank in VA?

Midlothian Middle ranks #834 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Midlothian Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Midlothian Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Midlothian Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midlothian Middle has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Midlothian Middle a charter school?

No, Midlothian Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Midlothian Middle a Title I school?

No, Midlothian Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midlothian Middle?

14.0% of students at Midlothian 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
1,297
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chesterfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 23113)
26,558
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
45.1
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 23113; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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