Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Munford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Munford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mary Munford Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Teach, Lead, & Serve with Love at RPS
School Rankings
Mary Munford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Munford Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
6%
21%
White
78%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Munford Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Munford Elementary School is ranked #597 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mary Munford Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Munford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuckahoe Elementary School, William Fox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mary Munford Elementary School?
476 students attend Mary Munford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mary Munford Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mary Munford Elementary School offer ?
Mary Munford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary Munford Elementary School part of?
Mary Munford Elementary School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Munford Elementary School located?
Mary Munford Elementary School is located in the Mary Munford neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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