Excellent
#231 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 12% in state
Oak Knoll Middle
Middle School · Hanover County Public Schools · Mechanicsville, VA
A Hanover County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
10295 Chamberlayne Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116
- Math 87% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Knoll Middle score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 87% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (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
17%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oak Knoll 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated907/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$139,029
Median home value
$405,900
Median rent
$1,983/mo
College educated
53.1%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickahominy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 1,123 | Compare → |
| L. Douglas Wilder MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Bell Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 933 | Compare → |
| Liberty MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 917 | 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.
Hanover County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #5 of 23
- District spending per student
- $13,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Knoll Middle is listed in Hanover County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Knoll Middle
Oak Knoll Middle is a public middle school in Mechanicsville, VA, part of Hanover County Public Schools, serving approximately 881 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Knoll Middle
What grades does Oak Knoll Middle serve?
Oak Knoll Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Knoll Middle?
Oak Knoll Middle has an enrollment of approximately 881 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Knoll Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Knoll Middle is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Knoll Middle rank in VA?
Oak Knoll Middle ranks #231 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Oak Knoll Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Knoll Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Oak Knoll Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Knoll Middle has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Knoll Middle a charter school?
No, Oak Knoll Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Knoll Middle a Title I school?
No, Oak Knoll Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Knoll Middle?
17.0% of students at Oak Knoll 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
- 881
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hanover County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (804) 365-4740
- Area population (ZIP 23116)
- 34,058
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 23116; 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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