Serving 1,364 students in grades 6-8, Elizabeth Davis Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elizabeth Davis Middle serves the eastern part of Chester, VA, covering an area of approximately 54.7 square miles, with most students typically living within a 10-12 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 4.9 miles, while the furthest edge extends up to 7.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elizabeth Davis Middle School's student population of 1,364 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
Ignite passion through engagement and authenticity!
School Rankings
Elizabeth Davis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Davis Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Black, & White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Davis Middle School's ranking?
Elizabeth Davis Middle School is ranked #1243 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Elizabeth Davis Middle School often compared to?
Elizabeth Davis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Davis Middle School?
1,364 students attend Elizabeth Davis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Elizabeth Davis Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elizabeth Davis Middle School?
Elizabeth Davis Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Davis Middle School offer ?
Elizabeth Davis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elizabeth Davis Middle School part of?
Elizabeth Davis Middle School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
this is an amazing school it's full of diversity the classes are outstanding
i was a former student and i love this school and the people in it.
1 10/10/2025
It took 3 weeks to get an appointment to enroll my child. There is not enough staff to meet the demands of the children or its just laziness. Instead of promoting my child's education there were pointless meetings required to even make any positive changes. This isn't good. Not all people are stable enough to keep calm during the pointless meetings(to insult the incompetent teacher) which are required to change teachers. If it does not promote education it should not be required!
5 10/10/2025
I am a student here, and I love it. The teachers are wonderful and the environment is great! The music program is wonderful too!! There are so many things to do there and you still learn a ton of stuff along the way!
5 10/10/2025
Great school, we had a few issues last year but nothing that we were not able to work out with the school administration.
Review Elizabeth Davis Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
