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River City Middle School

6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,180 students in grades 6-8, River City 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 14% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

River City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
River City Middle School's student population of 1,180 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,180 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 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
River City 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 River City Middle School is 0.53, 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)
#1758 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of River City Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
14%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River City 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)
31%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River City 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)
35-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of River City Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in River City Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River City Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River City Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in River City 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
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in River City 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 River City Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of River City 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
98%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River City 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.
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 River City Middle School's ranking?
River City Middle School is ranked #1758 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are River City Middle School often compared to?
River City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucille M. Brown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend River City Middle School?
1,180 students attend River City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of River City Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River City Middle School?
River City Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does River City Middle School offer ?
River City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River City Middle School part of?
River City Middle School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is River City Middle School located?
River City Middle School is located in the South Richmond neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in South Richmond.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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