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MIDLOTHIAN MIDDLE

13501 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113Chesterfield County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,368
Students
Total enrolled
$13,693
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,368 students in grades 06–08 in Midlothian, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,693 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MIDLOTHIAN MIDDLE is a very large middle in Midlothian, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 1,368 students. The district invests $13,693 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 14% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at MIDLOTHIAN MIDDLE

1,368
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
14%
Free Lunch
86
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution681 male · 687 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility14%
National avg 52% · 196 students
Student Composition
74%
8%
Asian6%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black8%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510084000343

Academic Outcomes at MIDLOTHIAN MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 52th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23113

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,693Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,693
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,025
Student Support$2,602
Administration$1,643
Operations$2,054
Other$1,369
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,693 spent per student, an estimated $6,066 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
43%
State government
47.1%
Local (property tax)
42.8%
Federal programs
10.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 14% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Old Hundred ElementaryBeulah ElementarySpring Run ElementaryClover Hill Elementary
+5 more
↓
Middle
TOMAHAWK CREEK MIDDLEBAILEY BRIDGE MIDDLEFALLING CREEK MIDDLEELIZABETH DAVIS MIDDLE
+7 more
↓
High School
THOMAS DALE HIGHCOSBY HIGHMANCHESTER HIGHMIDLOTHIAN HIGH
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyChesterfield County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChesterfield County Public Schools →
Phone: (804)378-2460
NCES ID: 510084000343
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Midlothian seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
13501 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.