Serving 775 students in grades 6-8, Matoaca Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Matoaca Middle serves the southeast part of Petersburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 99.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 12.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Matoaca Middle School's student population of 775 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
775 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1975
School Rankings
Matoaca 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 Matoaca Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1518 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
42%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
43%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matoaca Middle School's ranking?
Matoaca Middle School is ranked #1518 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Matoaca Middle School often compared to?
Matoaca Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matoaca High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Matoaca Middle School?
775 students attend Matoaca Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Matoaca Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Matoaca Middle School?
Matoaca Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matoaca Middle School offer ?
Matoaca Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Matoaca Middle School part of?
Matoaca Middle School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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