Serving 411 students in grades 6-8, Chatham Middle School ranks in the top 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 411 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Chatham 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 Chatham Middle School is 0.50, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Chatham Middle School?
411 students attend Chatham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chatham Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatham Middle School?
Chatham Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chatham Middle School offer ?
Chatham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatham Middle School part of?
It was the best the fact that everyone was very sweet to me and the staff was very cool.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - andree
510/17/2011
Being the parent of a 6th grader, we were naturally concerned about our child's transition to middle school. The move could not have been better and his school experience, awesome. We were so pleased for him to finally have a male teacher. His history teacher is fantastic and the perfect compliment for our son's learning style. Way to go, Chatham Middle!! Keep up the good work.
- Posted by Parent - 3wood
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 411 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
