Short Pump Middle School serves 1,125 students in grades 6-8.
Short Pump Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Short Pump Middle School's student population of 1,125 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,125 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Short Pump Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Short Pump Middle School is 0.66, which is less 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
#584 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
69%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
7%

Hispanic
6%
18%

Black
9%
22%

White
49%
46%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short Pump Middle School's ranking?
Short Pump Middle School is ranked #584 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Short Pump Middle School?
1,125 students attend Short Pump Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Short Pump Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Short Pump Middle School?
Short Pump Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Short Pump Middle School offer ?
Short Pump Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Short Pump Middle School part of?
Short Pump Middle School is part of Henrico Co PBLC Schs School District.
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