Summary:
Zip code 23833 (Church Road, VA) is served by a single public school, Midway Elementary, which spans grades PK through 5 and enrolls 352 students as part of Dinwiddie County Public Schools. Despite being the only school in the area, it stands out as a high-performing elementary school that has made remarkable gains in recent years.
Midway Elementary has climbed from the 75th percentile statewide in 2023-2024 to the 91st percentile in 2025-2026, now earning a 5-star rating. In the latest SOL results, the school beat its district and the state of Virginia in every tested subject and grade level. For example, 4th grade math reached a 100% proficiency rate, while 3rd grade math (95.92%) and 3rd grade reading (91.84%) were roughly 20 points above state averages. Even the smallest gap versus the state was 11 points in 5th grade reading. The school outperformed its district by at least 14 percentage points in every category, showing consistent strength across math, reading, science, and Virginia Studies.
What makes this success particularly notable is the student population: nearly 95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet academic results are far above state averages. Chronic absenteeism is also low at 11.8%, compared to 19.8% for the district and 14.8% for the state, suggesting strong attendance supports learning. The school’s rapid improvement is visible in areas like 5th grade science (from 67.35% to 81.48% proficiency) and 3rd grade reading (from 82.76% to 91.84%). A few scores dipped slightly, including 4th grade Virginia Studies (from 93.48% to 84.91%), but still remain well above district and state levels. For families in this rural zip code, Midway Elementary provides a strong elementary foundation, even though students must leave the immediate area for middle and high school.
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