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Midlothian Middle

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Midlothian Middle ranks 65 th of 419 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

65^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 419 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 84% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

Midlothian Middle is a public middle school in Midlothian, Virginia, serving 1,297 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in Chesterfield County Public Schools, a district ranked 71 out of 129 in the state.

Midlothian Middle excels academically, with students performing significantly better than their peers across Midlothian Middle, the district, and the state on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests. For example, the school had 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I for 8th grade, compared to 97.49% and 91.88% for the district and state, respectively. The school also boasts high proficiency rates in English Reading, around 90% for 6th-8th grades, compared to 68-72% for the district and state.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Tuckahoe Middle, Lucille M. Brown Middle, and River City Middle, Midlothian Middle stands out for its exceptional academic performance and diverse student population, despite serving a relatively affluent community. The school's lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending may contribute to its success.

1,330

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,076

Per pupil spending ?

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13501 Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, VA 23113-4215

(804) 378-2460

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

Students who attend Midlothian Middle usually attend:

High:

Midlothian High

Feeder schools for Midlothian Middle:

Elementary:	Bettie Weaver Elementary
	J.B. Watkins Elementary
	W.W. Gordon Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.0%

African American:

8.9%

Hispanic:

7.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 97th percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (87% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Virginia middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Chesterfield County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 12 pts below the Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg65%

Virginia avg69%

65^th of 419

Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 12Middle Schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools

71^st of 129Chesterfield County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	77.2	65 of 419	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	73.7	91 of 417	78.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.5	88 of 422	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	78.6	50 of 415	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	71.0	74 of 419	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	84.5	17 of 424	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	87.1	6 of 413	98.5%	★★★★★
2017	87.0	11 of 415	97.3%	★★★★★
2016	85.8	13 of 409	96.8%	★★★★★
2015	86.8	11 of 412	97.3%	★★★★★
2014	88.0	12 of 416	97.1%	★★★★★
2013	88.7	11 of 416	97.4%	★★★★★
2012	84.5	11 of 413	97.3%	★★★★★
2011	81.0	15 of 413	96.4%	★★★★★
2010	79.0	20 of 408	95.1%	★★★★★
2009	83.2	11 of 390	97.2%	★★★★★
2008	84.0	11 of 391	97.2%	★★★★★
2007	84.2	13 of 387	96.6%	★★★★★
2006	80.0	25 of 383	93.5%	★★★★★
2005	87.2	12 of 340	96.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	69.0	79 of 297	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	59.4	121 of 299	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.8	165 of 298	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	74.0	18 of 136	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	55.6	69 of 128	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	69.7	30 of 132	77.3%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	69.9	63 of 281	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	66.3	77 of 278	72.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	76.0	64 of 403	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	70.3	106 of 407	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	72 of 411	82.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	73.4	61 of 279	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	63.0	86 of 272	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.5	63 of 275	77.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	66.6	113 of 403	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	57.5	165 of 402	59.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	78.3	61 of 404	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	76.3	78 of 407	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.9	84 of 409	79.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	66.9	75 of 244	69.3%	★★★★☆
2024	50.9	115 of 237	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.6	75 of 231	67.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	85 of 400	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	69.2	99 of 396	75.0%	★★★★☆
2023	73.2	75 of 402	81.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2025)87th percentile~ school

Male (2025)85th percentile~ school

Female (2025)84th percentile~ school

White (2025)79th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)78th percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2024)78th percentile~ school

African American (2025)73rd percentile-11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)69th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+3 vs state

Earth Science98%+7 vs state

Algebra I96%~ state avg

English Reading89%+16 vs state

Civics and Economics87%+13 vs state

Mathematics72%+16 vs state

Science54%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL Earth Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL Civics and Economics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midlothian Middle	Public	6-8	13501 Midlothian Turnpike	Midlothian	23113	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 378-2460	1,330	86	15.4	13.9%	957 (72.0%)	118 (8.9%)	94 (7.1%)	81 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (5.9%)	77.2	65^th of 419 public middle schools	84.5%		73.7	91^st of 417 public middle schools	78.2%	26	100.0	100.0	95.4	80.7	66.5	26.7	54.2	97.7	90.1	87.1	90.1	87.2	$8,076	$68	$8,008
Tomahawk Creek Middle	Public	6-8	1600 Learning Place Loop	Midlothian	23114	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 378-7120	1,650	111	14.8	13.9%	1,128 (68.4%)	199 (12.1%)	152 (9.2%)	82 (5.0%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	83 (5.0%)	70	117^th of 419 public middle schools	72.1%		68.3	125^th of 417 public middle schools	70.0%	8	96.7	100.0	90.0	73.9	72.5	25.0	52.9	96.0	86.6	85.7	83.6	86.5	$7,852	$197	$7,655
Robious Middle	Public	6-8	2701 Robious Crossing Dr	Midlothian	23113	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 378-2510	1,081	74	14.6	26.3%	706 (65.3%)	111 (10.3%)	163 (15.1%)	37 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.8%)	71.8	109^th of 419 public middle schools	74.0%		69.9	115^th of 417 public middle schools	72.4%	6	100.0	100.0	95.2	72.3	69.2		61.8	100.0	76.2	84.6	85.6	88.8	$7,864	$252	$7,611
Swift Creek Middle	Public	6-8	3700 Old Hundred Rd	Midlothian	23112	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 739-6315	1,180	79	14.9	28.3%	706 (59.8%)	181 (15.3%)	131 (11.1%)	76 (6.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	82 (6.9%)	69.3	118^th of 419 public middle schools	71.8%		60.9	171^st of 417 public middle schools	59.0%	53	97.9	100.0	87.9	73.4	76.6		58.8	94.0	81.0	86.2	86.0	85.5	$8,283	$395	$7,888
Providence Middle	Public	6-8	900 Starlight Lane	North Chesterfield	23235	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 674-1355	1,033	76	13.6	75.0%	190 (18.4%)	342 (33.1%)	415 (40.2%)	32 (3.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.9%)	11.8	388^th of 419 public middle schools	7.4%		11.3	389^th of 417 public middle schools	6.7%	1		100.0	60.4	36.5	43.3	13.6	29.9	92.2	51.9	57.0	53.9	60.4	$8,602	$259	$8,343
Bailey Bridge Middle	Public	6-8	12501 Bailey Bridge Rd	Midlothian	23112	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 739-6200	1,496	103	14.5	33.8%	789 (52.7%)	311 (20.8%)	225 (15.0%)	58 (3.9%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	105 (7.0%)	45.6	245^th of 419 public middle schools	41.5%		37.4	286^th of 417 public middle schools	31.4%	41	92.3	96.3	79.9	59.7	63.7	3.6	52.3	91.1	72.4	75.0	77.3	71.2	$8,173	$210	$7,964
Manchester Middle	Public	6-8	7401 Hull Street Rd.	North Chesterfield	23235	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 674-1385	1,109	73	15.1	75.2%	213 (19.2%)	434 (39.1%)	368 (33.2%)	27 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (6.0%)	26.7	343^rd of 419 public middle schools	18.1%		26.4	337^th of 417 public middle schools	19.2%	6	100.0	100.0	88.6	34.5	39.6	4.2	31.9	97.1	64.6	61.7	68.2	62.7	$8,190	$148	$8,042
Lucille M. Brown Middle	Public	6-8	6300 Jahnke Rd	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 319-3013	605	57	10.6	100.2%	39 (6.4%)	411 (67.9%)	135 (22.3%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	5.3	407^th of 419 public middle schools	2.9%		8.3	398^th of 417 public middle schools	4.6%	9	45.1	88.9	28.7	36.2	0.0	3.2	14.6	74.1	45.6	43.0	55.2	55.6	$12,679	$958	$11,720
River City Middle	Public	6-8	6300 Hull Street Rd	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 272-7554	1,150	93	12.3	99.0%	31 (2.7%)	377 (32.8%)	717 (62.3%)	8 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.3%)	0.4	417^th of 419 public middle schools	0.5%		2	412^th of 417 public middle schools	1.2%	5	57.4	71.8	37.1	20.6			7.1	52.2	37.6	36.5	33.6	32.0	$10,358	$657	$9,701
Quioccasin Middle	Public	6-8	9400 Quioccasin Rd	Richmond	23233	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 750-2630	1,053	65	16.3	89.9%	385 (36.6%)	245 (23.3%)	259 (24.6%)	100 (9.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (5.7%)	18.4	378^th of 419 public middle schools	9.8%		19.7	365^th of 417 public middle schools	12.5%	13	95.7	100.0	96.0	41.5	31.0	22.6	33.7	96.1	58.0	59.3	57.8		$9,361	$594	$8,767

Frequently Asked Questions about Midlothian Middle

What district is Midlothian Middle in?

Chesterfield County Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Midlothian Middle attend?

Students who attend Midlothian Middle usually go on to attend Midlothian High

Is Midlothian Middle a good school?

Midlothian Middle ranks 65^th of 419 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Midlothian Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,330 students attended Midlothian Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Midlothian Middle?

Students at Midlothian Middle are 72% White, 9% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

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