Tomahawk Creek Middle

Summary:

Tomahawk Creek Middle is a public middle school located in Midlothian, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,680 students. It is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tomahawk Creek Middle consistently outperforms the Chesterfield County and Virginia state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I for 8th grade, compared to 95.7% and 92.08% for Chesterfield County and Virginia, respectively. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 30% of Virginia middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While Tomahawk Creek Middle generally performs well across different student subgroups, its performance for low socioeconomic status and military-connected students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 40% and bottom 20% of Virginia middle schools, respectively.

Compared to other middle schools in the Chesterfield County district, Tomahawk Creek Middle generally outperforms its peers, particularly in terms of academic achievement and statewide ranking. However, schools like Robious Middle and Midlothian Middle also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly within the state. While Tomahawk Creek Middle's strengths lie in its academic excellence, statewide recognition, and generally equitable performance across different student subgroups, the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its low socioeconomic status and military-connected students to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1600 Learning Place Loop
       Midlothian, VA  23114


(804) 378-7120

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,112 Help


Students who attend Tomahawk Creek Middle usually attend:

High:    Cosby High

Feeder schools for Tomahawk Creek Middle:

Elementary:    Winterpock Elementary
    Woolridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  1,680

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.1%
African American:
12.8%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.2% Help


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Compare Details Tomahawk Creek Middle ranks better than 70% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 12 ranked middle schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.28. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Tomahawk Creek Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tomahawk Creek Middle is $6,112, which is the lowest among 12 middle schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tomahawk Creek Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Tomahawk Creek Middle 125th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Tomahawk Creek Middle in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 82nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tomahawk Creek Middle

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Rank History for all students at Tomahawk Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 79.27 18th 408 95.6%
2011 83.27 11th 413 97.3%
2012 86.76 5th 413 98.8%
2013 87.12 14th 416 96.6%
2014 87.35 18th 416 95.7%
2015 83.14 24th 412 94.2%
2016 84.20 21st 409 94.9%
2017 82.94 25th 415 94.0%
2018 77.21 45th 413 89.1%
2019 76.16 53rd 424 87.5%
2021 49.46 197th 419 53.0%
2022 71.96 84th 415 79.8%
2023 72.26 113th 422 73.2%
2024 68.28 125th 417 70.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tomahawk Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.20 77th 231 66.7%
2024 56.27 97th 237 59.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tomahawk Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.64 240th 402 40.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Tomahawk Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.24 123rd 411 70.1%
2024 65.64 138th 407 66.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tomahawk Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.45 72nd 278 74.1%
2024 68.96 67th 281 76.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Tomahawk Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.46 89th 114 21.9%
2024 34.85 98th 123 20.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tomahawk Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.74 100th 409 75.6%
2024 70.32 106th 407 74.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tomahawk Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.36 34th 132 74.2%
2024 55.93 68th 128 46.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Tomahawk Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.69 103rd 298 65.4%
2024 53.52 143rd 299 52.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tomahawk Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.33 36th 275 86.9%
2024 74.03 58th 272 78.7%
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Rank History for White students at Tomahawk Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.49 146th 402 63.7%
2024 61.12 149th 396 62.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, November 17, 2014

Open Quote Coming from a more urban district in southeast VA. Very satisfied. My daughter did well last year in sixth grade, but this year in 7th, has truly blossomed as a student. She loves the school and has had supportive, dedicated teachers so far. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Open Quote Do not send your children to this school. The system is broken and it starts with the principal Mr. Ellena and goes down to the teachers. They lie about incidents, bully the children verbally and demean them in front of their peers. If you want your child to be a bully by all means send them to this school so they can learn from the best in Chesterfield County School Bully Department. If your child is a pacifist and taught not to fight or strike back then BEWARE. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tomahawk Creek Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 426 198 38 63 4 n/a n/a 6 735
2010 914 126 52 23 4 n/a n/a 9 1128
2011 881 120 52 54 2 1 45 0 1155
2012 928 124 62 48 2 1 49 0 1214
2013 983 127 59 49 2 0 44 0 1264
2014 980 134 60 66 7 0 45 0 1292
2015 1007 139 58 78 5 0 51 0 1338
2016 1037 144 59 83 3 1 54 0 1381
2017 1132 153 66 87 1 4 60 0 1503
2018 1143 159 69 72 3 6 53 0 1505
2019 1157 160 86 84 4 6 54 0 1551
2020 1145 173 91 86 4 2 53 0 1554
2021 1171 204 92 101 2 2 70 0 1642
2022 1143 208 88 110 2 2 75 0 1628
2023 1144 215 71 143 4 5 98 0 1680

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tomahawk Creek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 735 61.9 11.9 7.4
2010 1128 59.0 19.0 6
2011 1155 59.0 19.5 7.9
2012 1214 72.7 16.6 6.9
2013 1264 72.8 17.3 7.6
2014 1292 77.0 16.7 8.2
2015 1338 80.0 16.7 8.3
2016 1381 79.0 17.4 7.5
2017 1503 85.3 17.6 7.9
2018 1505 93.4 16.1 11.4
2019 1551 97.0 15.9 10.4
2020 1554 101.0 15.3 11.1
2021 1642 103.6 15.8 n/a
2022 1628 104.3 15.5 10.6
2023 1680 104.2 16.1 15.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tomahawk Creek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 735 61.9 11.9 7.4
2010 1128 59.0 19.0 6
2011 1155 59.0 19.5 7.9
2012 1214 72.7 16.6 6.9
2013 1264 72.8 17.3 7.6
2014 1292 77.0 16.7 8.2
2015 1338 80.0 16.7 8.3
2016 1381 79.0 17.4 7.5
2017 1503 85.3 17.6 7.9
2018 1505 93.4 16.1 11.4
2019 1551 97.0 15.9 10.4
2020 1554 101.0 15.3 11.1
2021 1642 103.6 15.8 n/a
2022 1628 104.3 15.5 10.6
2023 1680 104.2 16.1 15.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tomahawk Creek Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $149 (2.4%) $5,941 (97.5%) $6,091
2020 $142 (2.3%) $6,139 (97.8%) $6,280
2021 $114 (1.9%) $5,997 (98.1%) $6,112

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tomahawk Creek Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 113th of 422 Middle schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Tomahawk Creek Middle)8670.2
 15.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8041.4
 38.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Tomahawk Creek Middle)8883.3
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7666.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tomahawk Creek Middle)9886
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9682
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%
7th Grade English Reading (Tomahawk Creek Middle)8983.6
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7964.6
 14.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Tomahawk Creek Middle)8170.9
 10.1%
   8th Grade Writing (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7258
 14%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tomahawk Creek Middle)7943.8
 35.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7122.1
 48.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Tomahawk Creek Middle)9054.1
 35.9%
   8th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8039.1
 40.9%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Tomahawk Creek Middle)8582.3
 2.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7569.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Tomahawk Creek Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Tomahawk Creek Middle)9786
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8574
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Tomahawk Creek Middle)9997
 2%
   End of Course Earth Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8071
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15511680
 8.3%
African American160215
 34.4%
American Indian44
Asian8671
 17.4%
Hispanic84143
 70.2%
Pacific Islander65
 16.7%
White11571144
 1.1%
Two or More Races5498
 81.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.4%15.2%
 4.8%


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Tomahawk Creek Middle ranks 125th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Tomahawk Creek Middle are 68% White, 13% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Tomahawk Creek Middle usually go on to attend Cosby High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,680 students attended Tomahawk Creek Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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