Serving 430 students in grades 6-8, Thomas H. Henderson 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 31% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henderson Middle serves the northeast part of Richmond, VA, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most families live within a 1.4-mile radius of the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone reaching up to 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas H. Henderson Middle School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas H. Henderson 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 Thomas H. Henderson Middle School is 0.35, 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
#1622 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
80%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas H. Henderson Middle School's ranking?
Thomas H. Henderson Middle School is ranked #1622 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thomas H. Henderson Middle School often compared to?
Thomas H. Henderson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thomas H. Henderson Middle School?
430 students attend Thomas H. Henderson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Thomas H. Henderson Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas H. Henderson Middle School?
Thomas H. Henderson Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas H. Henderson Middle School offer ?
Thomas H. Henderson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas H. Henderson Middle School part of?
Thomas H. Henderson Middle School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas H. Henderson Middle School located?
Thomas H. Henderson Middle School is located in the North Side neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 5 other public schools located in North Side.
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