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Bailey Bridge Middle School vs. Swift Creek Middle School

Should you attend Bailey Bridge Middle School or Swift Creek Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bailey Bridge Middle School
12501 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Swift Creek Middle School
3700 Old Hundred Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 1,442 students in grades 6-8, Bailey Bridge 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 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,135 students in grades 6-8, Swift Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,442 students
1,135 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bailey Bridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Swift Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bailey Bridge Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Swift Creek Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bailey Bridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Swift Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bailey Bridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1211 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#800 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bailey Bridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Swift Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 50% in VA)
80%
(Top 30% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bailey Bridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Swift Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
63%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bailey Bridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Swift Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bailey Bridge Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Swift Creek Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
467
381
Grade 7 Students
481
379
Grade 8 Students
494
375

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bailey Bridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Swift Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bailey Bridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Swift Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bailey Bridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Swift Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bailey Bridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Swift Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bailey Bridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Swift Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bailey Bridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Swift Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bailey Bridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Swift Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bailey Bridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Swift Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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