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#901 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 49% in state

Swift Creek Middle

Middle School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Midlothian, VA

A Chesterfield County Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3700 Old Hundred Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112

  • Math 86% vs VA 66% (2025)
  • Reading 84% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • 15.3:1 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
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)82% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,776
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Swift Creek Middle score 86% 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 Proficiency86%(2025 SOL)
School
State
66%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 85% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
87%
2017
ELA
84%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
86%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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

28.7%

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 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 30Somewhat 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
Tomahawk Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.76–82.3 mi1,612Compare →
Bailey Bridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.86–82.7 mi1,442Compare →
Al Madina School of RichmondPrivate · tuition8.6privatePK–123.1 mi106Compare →
Millwood SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–123.4 mi224Compare →

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

About Swift Creek Middle

Swift Creek Middle is a public middle school in Midlothian, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,135 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #901 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swift Creek Middle

What grades does Swift Creek Middle serve?

Swift Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Swift Creek Middle?

Swift Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,135 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek Middle is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Swift Creek Middle rank in VA?

Swift Creek Middle ranks #901 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Swift Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Swift Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Swift Creek Middle has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Swift Creek Middle a charter school?

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

Is Swift Creek Middle a Title I school?

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

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

28.7% of students at Swift 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
1,135
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chesterfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
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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