Serving 1,003 students in grades 6-8, Tuckahoe Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,003 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuckahoe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tuckahoe Middle School's student population of 1,003 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,003 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tuckahoe Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuckahoe Middle School is 0.60, 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
#527 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
12%
22%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuckahoe Middle School's ranking?
Tuckahoe Middle School is ranked #527 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tuckahoe Middle School often compared to?
Tuckahoe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pocahontas Middle School, Quioccasin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Tuckahoe Middle School?
1,003 students attend Tuckahoe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Tuckahoe Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuckahoe Middle School?
Tuckahoe Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tuckahoe Middle School offer ?
Tuckahoe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuckahoe Middle School part of?
Tuckahoe Middle School is part of Henrico County School District.
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