Summary:
The 23231 zip code area of Virginia has only one middle school, John Rolfe Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Virginia middle schools over the past 3 years and is currently ranked 411 out of 419 middle schools in the state, with a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
John Rolfe Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with student performance well below state and district averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 31.06% of 6th graders were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 61.99% statewide, and only 23.56% of 8th graders were proficient or better in SOL Science, compared to 65.71% statewide. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% for the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6, John Rolfe Middle School serves a high-poverty student population, with nearly 94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student of $9,621 is also below the state average, which may be a contributing factor to its struggles. Overall, Henrico County Public Schools will need to provide significant support and resources to help John Rolfe Middle School improve student outcomes and better serve its high-needs student population.
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