Elizabeth Davis Middle

Summary:

Elizabeth Davis Middle is a public middle school located in Chester, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,337 students. The school is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 130 in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elizabeth Davis Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 37.62% White, 28.35% African American, and 25.5% Hispanic students. The school has shown strong academic performance in certain subject areas, such as 92.31% of 8th-grade students being proficient or better in SOL/Geometry, outperforming the Chesterfield County Public Schools (95.7%) and Virginia (96.66%) averages. The school also had 100% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Algebra I, again outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, Elizabeth Davis Middle has performed well in certain student subgroups, ranking 70 out of 298 Virginia middle schools for African American students and 40 out of 100 for English Language Learner students.

However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 193 out of 415 Virginia middle schools in 2021-2022 to 360 out of 419 in 2020-2021. When compared to nearby schools, Elizabeth Davis Middle generally outperforms schools like Falling Creek Middle and Carver Middle, but lags behind higher-performing schools like J.E.J. Moore Middle (in the Prince George County Public Schools district). Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.55% in 2021-2022 to 43.98% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 601 Corvus Court
       Chester, VA  23836


(804) 541-4700

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,984 Help


Students who attend Elizabeth Davis Middle usually attend:

High:    Thomas Dale High

Feeder schools for Elizabeth Davis Middle:

Elementary:    C.E. Curtis Elementary
    Elizabeth Scott Elementary
    Enon Elementary
    Marguerite F. Christian Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  1,325

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.8%
African American:
30.0%
Hispanic:
26.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76% Help


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Compare Details Elizabeth Davis Middle ranks worse than 58.3% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th 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 45.88. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Elizabeth Davis Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.8%), African American (30%), Hispanic (26.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elizabeth Davis Middle is 14.4. 6 middle schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elizabeth Davis Middle is $6,984, which is the 4th highest among 12 middle schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elizabeth Davis Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth Davis Middle 243rd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Elizabeth Davis 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 Elizabeth Davis Middle

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Rank History for all students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 63.84 108th 408 73.5%
2011 61.54 121st 413 70.7%
2012 57.69 136th 413 67.1%
2013 66.87 85th 416 79.6%
2014 63.27 108th 416 74.0%
2015 61.64 132nd 412 68.0%
2016 58.33 150th 409 63.3%
2017 62.04 118th 415 71.6%
2018 54.90 181st 413 56.2%
2019 51.85 213th 424 49.8%
2021 19.37 360th 419 14.1%
2022 50.80 193rd 415 53.5%
2023 54.34 201st 422 52.4%
2024 45.88 243rd 417 41.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.96 104th 231 55.0%
2024 33.74 165th 237 30.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.82 40th 100 60.0%
2024 55.43 38th 122 68.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.72 211th 402 47.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.60 196th 411 52.3%
2024 42.13 260th 407 36.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.76 82nd 278 70.5%
2024 44.38 140th 281 50.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.55 49th 114 57.0%
2024 59.50 46th 123 62.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.23 189th 409 53.8%
2024 49.35 221st 407 45.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.84 79th 132 40.2%
2024 44.04 87th 128 32.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.41 70th 298 76.5%
2024 60.66 115th 299 61.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.74 161st 275 41.5%
2024 45.64 152nd 272 44.1%
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Rank History for White students at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.38 193rd 402 52.0%
2024 41.11 255th 396 35.6%
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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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elizabeth Davis Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 902 108 43 18 3 n/a n/a 14 1088
2010 423 231 41 81 5 n/a n/a 2 783
2011 694 269 48 96 10 3 45 0 1165
2012 708 254 40 124 6 1 42 0 1175
2013 672 273 37 136 3 0 36 0 1157
2014 668 278 41 159 2 0 38 0 1186
2015 676 302 37 170 4 3 55 0 1247
2016 629 316 41 192 4 3 58 0 1243
2017 611 321 39 212 2 3 62 0 1250
2018 609 322 43 227 1 2 66 0 1270
2019 570 333 37 240 1 3 62 0 1246
2020 537 320 42 257 2 6 67 0 1231
2021 519 327 35 273 2 8 58 0 1222
2022 511 350 28 312 3 7 64 0 1275
2023 503 379 39 341 3 6 66 0 1337
2024 448 397 45 352 5 5 73 0 1325

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elizabeth Davis Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1088 40.8 26.7 13.2
2010 783 41.6 18.7 21.1
2011 1165 62.7 18.5 22.5
2012 1175 71.6 16.4 24.6
2013 1157 71.5 16.1 27.9
2014 1186 70.2 16.8 28.8
2015 1247 76.0 16.4 30.6
2016 1243 82.0 15.1 31.2
2017 1250 80.2 15.5 29
2018 1270 78.9 16.0 35
2019 1246 79.9 15.5 36.8
2020 1231 78.6 15.6 37.9
2021 1222 86.1 14.1 n/a
2022 1275 99.5 12.8 36.5
2023 1337 87.5 15.2 44
2024 1325 92.0 14.4 76

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 Elizabeth Davis Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1088 40.8 26.7 13.2
2010 783 41.6 18.7 21.1
2011 1165 62.7 18.5 22.5
2012 1175 71.6 16.4 24.6
2013 1157 71.5 16.1 27.9
2014 1186 70.2 16.8 28.8
2015 1247 76.0 16.4 30.6
2016 1243 82.0 15.1 31.2
2017 1250 80.2 15.5 29
2018 1270 78.9 16.0 35
2019 1246 79.9 15.5 36.8
2020 1231 78.6 15.6 37.9
2021 1222 86.1 14.1 n/a
2022 1275 99.5 12.8 36.5
2023 1337 87.5 15.2 44
2024 1325 92.0 14.4 76

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 Elizabeth Davis Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $53 (0.9%) $5,887 (99.1%) $5,941
2020 $58 (1.0%) $6,038 (99.0%) $6,096
2021 $58 (0.8%) $6,927 (99.2%) $6,984

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elizabeth Davis Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 213th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 201st of 422 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Davis Middle)7352.5
 20.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8041.4
 38.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Elizabeth Davis Middle)7272
 0%
   6th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7666.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Davis Middle)10095
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9682
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%
7th Grade English Reading (Elizabeth Davis Middle)7968.8
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7964.6
 14.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Elizabeth Davis Middle)7866.6
 11.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7258
 14%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Davis Middle)7849
 29%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7153
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7757
 20%
8th Grade Science (Elizabeth Davis Middle)8050.7
 29.3%
   8th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8039.1
 40.9%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Elizabeth Davis Middle)7780.5
 3.5%
   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 (Elizabeth Davis Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Elizabeth Davis Middle)9287
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8574
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Elizabeth Davis Middle)5095
 45%
   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 Students12461337
 7.3%
African American333379
 13.8%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian3739
 5.4%
Hispanic240341
 42.1%
Pacific Islander36
 100%
White570503
 11.8%
Two or More Races6266
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.8%44%
 7.1%


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Students who attend Elizabeth Davis Middle usually go on to attend Thomas Dale High

Students at Elizabeth Davis Middle are 34% White, 30% African American, 27% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Elizabeth Davis Middle ranks 243rd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,325 students attended Elizabeth Davis Middle.


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