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Fairfield Middle School

5121 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 987 students in grades 6-8, Fairfield 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 29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fairfield Middle School's student population of 987 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
987 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Fairfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Middle School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1628 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fairfield Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
29%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
43%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
37%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fairfield Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairfield Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
89%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairfield Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fairfield Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fairfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fairfield Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairfield Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Middle School's ranking?
Fairfield Middle School is ranked #1628 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fairfield Middle School often compared to?
Fairfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elko Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Middle School?
987 students attend Fairfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fairfield Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Middle School?
Fairfield Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfield Middle School offer ?
Fairfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Middle School part of?
Fairfield Middle School is part of Henrico County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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