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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 22407

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Schools

2,342

Students

Top rankedFreedom Middle200^th of 416 Virginia middle schools

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Biggest riser

Battlefield Middle up 5 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Zip code 22407 in Fredericksburg, VA is home to three public middle schools serving grades 6–8, all part of Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Chancellor Middle, Battlefield Middle, and Freedom Middle. The schools are similar in size, serving between 763 and 799 students, but differ significantly in academic performance and attendance.

Freedom Middle is the clear standout, ranking 200th out of 416 Virginia middle schools (52nd percentile) with a 3-star rating. It leads the group with roughly 76% average SOL proficiency, the lowest chronic absenteeism at 12.7% (below the state average of 14.8%), and the lowest poverty rate at 65.1% free/reduced lunch eligibility. Freedom meets or exceeds state averages in most subjects, including all grade-level math tests and 7th-grade reading. Battlefield Middle ranks 298th (28th percentile) and falls in the middle—it trails Freedom in most areas but posts perfect 100% proficiency in Algebra I. Chancellor Middle is the lowest-performing school, ranking 335th (19th percentile) with a 1-star rating. It has the highest poverty rate (72.1%), the lowest average SOL proficiency (65.3%), and especially weak 7th-grade math (31.7%) and reading (56.0%) scores.

Several patterns stand out for parents. Advanced math is a strength at all three schools, with Algebra I and Geometry proficiency above 95%, yet grade-level math is a major concern at Chancellor and Battlefield. Chronic absenteeism tracks closely with performance—Chancellor (20%) and Battlefield (22%) have near double Freedom's rate. Spending does not predict success: Chancellor spends the most at $9,958 per pupil yet earns the lowest scores. Ranking trends show Chancellor slipping, Battlefield improving slightly, and Freedom strong but gradually declining. Overall, Freedom Middle is the strongest academic choice, while families considering the other two schools may want to prioritize attendance and grade-level support.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Geometry (2026)	SOL Algebra I (2026)		SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL Civics and Economics (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Battlefield Middle	Public	6-8	11120 Leavells Road	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 786-4400	780	56	14.0	71.0%	257 (32.9%)	149 (19.1%)	279 (35.8%)	37 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (7.2%)	37.6	298^th of 416 public middle schools	28.4%		35.2	303^rd of 419 public middle schools	27.7%	5	95.7	100.0	100.0	43.5	43.9	46.5	59.5	68.2	68.4	68.5	68.4	$9,159	$445	$8,715
Chancellor Middle	Public	6-8	6320 Harrison Rd	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 786-8099	799	61	13.0	72.1%	256 (32.0%)	129 (16.1%)	318 (39.8%)	30 (3.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.8%)	27.6	335^th of 416 public middle schools	19.5%		28.6	331^st of 419 public middle schools	21.0%	4	93.8	96.6	95.0	56.7	31.7	35.8	57.3	63.4	56.0	70.3	61.7	$9,958	$257	$9,701
Freedom Middle	Public	6-8	7315 Smith Station Rd.	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 548-1030	763	61	12.5	65.1%	332 (43.5%)	145 (19.0%)	184 (24.1%)	26 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (9.4%)	55.3	200^th of 416 public middle schools	51.9%		56.5	195^th of 419 public middle schools	53.5%	5	96.3	100.0	100.0	62.3	59.1	56.9	69.6	73.5	75.0	70.2	73.1	$9,605	$421	$9,184

Cities Near Zip Code 22407

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fredericksburg	0.55 mi	36	278^th
Spotsylvania	3.2 mi	18	258^th
Falmouth	6.86 mi	3	288^th
Stafford	10.03 mi	25	208^th
King George	12.2 mi	4	230^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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