Serving 806 students in grades 6-8, Matoaca 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 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 806 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Matoaca 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 Matoaca Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Matoaca Middle School is ranked #1414 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Matoaca Middle School?
806 students attend Matoaca Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Matoaca Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matoaca Middle School?
Matoaca Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matoaca Middle School offer ?
Matoaca Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Matoaca Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 806 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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