Serving 1,048 students in grades 6-8, Providence 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 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Providence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Providence Middle School's student population of 1,048 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Providence Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Providence Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
34%
18%
Black
33%
22%
White
24%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Providence Middle School's ranking?
Providence Middle School is ranked #1462 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Providence Middle School often compared to?
Providence Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robious Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Providence Middle School?
1,048 students attend Providence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Providence Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Providence Middle School?
Providence Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Providence Middle School offer ?
Providence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Providence Middle School part of?
Providence Middle School is part of Chesterfield Co PBLC Schs School District.
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