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SHORT PUMP MIDDLE

4701 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060Henrico County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,112
Students
Total enrolled
$14,785
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,112 students in grades 06–08 in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,785 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
17.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

SHORT PUMP MIDDLE is a very large middle in Glen Allen, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 1,112 students. The district invests $14,785 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at SHORT PUMP MIDDLE

1,112
Total Students
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
62
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 Distribution598 male · 514 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 172 students
Student Composition
32%
45%
10%
Asian32%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black10%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510189000123

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,785Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,785
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,505
Student Support$2,809
Administration$1,774
Operations$2,218
Other$1,478
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,785 spent per student, an estimated $6,550 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
50%
State government
42.1%
Local (property tax)
50.5%
Federal programs
7.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% 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
Elizabeth Holladay ElementaryRivers Edge ElementaryColonial Trail ElementaryMaybeury Elementary
+5 more
↓
Middle
BROOKLAND MIDDLEGeorge H. Moody MiddleQUIOCCASIN MIDDLETUCKAHOE MIDDLE
+7 more
↓
High School
HIGHLAND SPRINGS HIGHDEEP RUN HIGHGLEN ALLEN HIGHJohn Randolph Tucker High
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHenrico County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHenrico County Public Schools →
Phone: (804)360-0800
NCES ID: 510189000123
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Glen Allen 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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High
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High
GLEN ALLEN HIGH
2,006 students · 09–12
29% FRL
High
John Randolph Tucker High
1,916 students · 09–12
● 48 opp60% FRL
High
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High
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High
HERMITAGE HIGH
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
4701 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
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.