Serving 1,628 students in grades 6-8, Tomahawk Creek Middle School ranks in the top 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 61% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tomahawk Creek Middle School's student population of 1,628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tomahawk Creek Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tomahawk Creek Middle School is 0.49, 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
#895 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
13%
22%
White
70%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomahawk Creek Middle School's ranking?
Tomahawk Creek Middle School is ranked #895 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tomahawk Creek Middle School often compared to?
Tomahawk Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midlothian Middle School, Swift Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Tomahawk Creek Middle School?
1,628 students attend Tomahawk Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tomahawk Creek Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomahawk Creek Middle School?
Tomahawk Creek Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tomahawk Creek Middle School offer ?
Tomahawk Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tomahawk Creek Middle School part of?
Tomahawk Creek Middle School is part of Chesterfield Co PBLC Schs School District.
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