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#678 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 37% in state

Swift Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Midlothian, VA

A Chesterfield County Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

13800 Genito Rd., Midlothian, VA 23112

  • Math 93% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 88% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency93% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+19.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency91% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)82% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,776
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Swift Creek Elementary score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency93%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency88%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 91% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2017
ELA
91%
2018
Math
94%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
94%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
93%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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

29.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Swift Creek Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$117,716

Median home value

$366,500

Median rent

$1,706/mo

College educated

49.6%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23112; 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
Primrose School of Midlothian at WaterfordPrivate · tuition3.3privatePK–K0.8 mi80Compare →
Evergreen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.7 mi823Compare →
Clover Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–52.3 mi877Compare →
Woolridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–52.4 mi798Compare →

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.

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Schools in district
73
Rank in district
#7 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

Swift Creek Elementary is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Swift Creek Elementary

Swift Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Midlothian, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 737 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swift Creek Elementary

What grades does Swift Creek Elementary serve?

Swift Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Swift Creek Elementary?

Swift Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Swift Creek Elementary rank in VA?

Swift Creek Elementary ranks #678 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Swift Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Swift Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Swift Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Swift Creek Elementary has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Swift Creek Elementary a charter school?

No, Swift Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Swift Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Swift Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swift Creek Elementary?

29.4% of students at Swift Creek Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
737
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chesterfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 23112)
56,364
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
38.8
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 23112; 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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