Serving 1,337 students in grades 6-8, Elizabeth Davis 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 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 1,337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth Davis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Elizabeth Davis Middle School's student population of 1,337 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elizabeth Davis 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 Elizabeth Davis Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
28%
22%
White
38%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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 Elizabeth Davis Middle School's ranking?
Elizabeth Davis Middle School is ranked #1493 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Elizabeth Davis Middle School often compared to?
Elizabeth Davis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Davis Middle School?
1,337 students attend Elizabeth Davis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Elizabeth Davis Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Davis Middle School?
Elizabeth Davis Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Davis Middle School offer ?
Elizabeth Davis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabeth Davis Middle School part of?
Elizabeth Davis Middle School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/25/2021
Great school, we had a few issues last year but nothing that we were not able to work out with the school administration.
5 1/18/2021
I am a student here, and I love it. The teachers are wonderful and the environment is great! The music program is wonderful too!! There are so many things to do there and you still learn a ton of stuff along the way!
1 2/26/2018
It took 3 weeks to get an appointment to enroll my child. There is not enough staff to meet the demands of the children or its just laziness. Instead of promoting my child's education there were pointless meetings required to even make any positive changes. This isn't good. Not all people are stable enough to keep calm during the pointless meetings(to insult the incompetent teacher) which are required to change teachers. If it does not promote education it should not be required!
5 10/20/2015
this is an amazing school it's full of diversity the classes are outstanding
i was a former student and i love this school and the people in it.
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