Serving 483 students in grades 6-8, Elkhardt 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 was 31% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
483 students

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)31%
79%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40%
79%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%

Hispanic
32%
19%

Black
62%
22%

White
5%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
How many students attend Elkhardt Middle School?
483 students attend Elkhardt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Elkhardt Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkhardt Middle School?
Elkhardt Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elkhardt Middle School offer ?
Elkhardt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Elkhardt Middle School part of?
Elkhardt Middle School is part of Richmond City Public Schools School District.
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