Is Middlesex Elementary a good school?

Middlesex Elementary ranks 766 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Middlesex Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 600 students attended Middlesex Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Middlesex Elementary?

Students at Middlesex Elementary are 64% White, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Middlesex Elementary attend?

Students who attend Middlesex Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : St. Clare Walker Middle High : Middlesex High

Middlesex Elementary

Summary:

Middlesex Elementary is a public elementary school located in Locust Hill, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 611 students. The school is part of the Middlesex County Public Schools district, which is ranked 37 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Middlesex Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (66.28%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a more diverse student population, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. This is significantly lower than the nearby West Point Elementary, which has a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools. Middlesex Elementary's student performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in English Reading and Science. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching nearly 97% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

The declining performance of Middlesex Elementary over the past decade, coupled with the high poverty rates and potential racial disparities, suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in maintaining academic achievement and student growth. However, the stark contrast between Middlesex Elementary's performance and that of nearby high-performing schools like West Point Elementary presents an opportunity for the school to learn from and collaborate with these institutions to improve the educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

823 Philpot Rd.
Locust Hill, VA 23092

(804) 758-2496

District: Middlesex County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
766^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,207

Students who attend Middlesex Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	St. Clare Walker Middle
High:	Middlesex High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 600

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.3%

African American:

17.5%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middlesex Elementary ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), African American (17.5%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middlesex Elementary is 12.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middlesex Elementary is $10,207.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middlesex Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlesex Elementary 766^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Middlesex Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Middlesex County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlesex County Public Schools 37^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Middlesex Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	14.03	1008^th	1062	5.1%
2006	31.14	884^th	1071	17.5%
2007	39.81	755^th	1083	30.3%
2008	19.50	1006^th	1081	6.9%
2009	25.27	961^st	1082	11.2%
2010	42.36	790^th	1113	29.0%
2011	63.68	386^th	1117	65.4%
2012	55.48	527^th	1117	52.8%
2013	67.07	350^th	1120	68.8%
2014	74.46	228^th	1110	79.5%
2015	57.53	527^th	1100	52.1%
2016	47.07	672^nd	1096	38.7%
2017	29.76	888^th	1099	19.2%
2018	35.12	822^nd	1097	25.1%
2019	31.64	853^rd	1105	22.8%
2021	30.39	809^th	1103	26.7%
2022	37.96	746^th	1109	32.7%
2023	35.93	776^th	1114	30.3%
2024	36.73	766^th	1114	31.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Middlesex Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.64	187^th	247	24.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middlesex Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.60	676^th	1036	34.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Middlesex Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.10	805^th	1100	26.8%
2024	34.81	785^th	1098	28.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Middlesex Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.37	744^th	1093	31.9%
2024	38.95	743^rd	1101	32.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Middlesex Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.34	339^th	588	42.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middlesex Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.63	328^th	580	43.4%

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Rank History for White students at Middlesex Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.34	839^th	984	14.7%
2024	20.78	858^th	979	12.4%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Middlesex Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	369	148	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2003	369	148	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2004	374	148	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	1	535
2005	358	136	1	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	513
2006	372	143	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	1	532
2007	361	136	3	10	2	n/a	n/a	2	514
2008	392	174	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	1	580
2009	400	157	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	3	573
2010	412	141	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	2	570
2011	420	111	0	9	0	0	0	0	540
2012	447	107	2	15	3	0	26	0	600
2013	420	108	1	17	2	0	21	0	569
2014	436	104	1	21	1	0	32	0	595
2015	433	115	3	25	0	0	30	0	606
2016	420	110	3	29	0	0	26	0	588
2017	406	117	2	24	0	0	29	0	578
2018	418	101	4	26	0	0	41	0	590
2019	377	99	4	33	0	0	51	0	564
2020	392	103	3	39	0	0	57	0	594
2021	379	91	2	33	0	0	62	0	567
2022	383	105	4	35	3	0	63	0	593
2023	405	104	1	43	2	0	56	0	611
2024	386	105	1	44	2	0	62	0	600

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middlesex Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	525	50.0	10.5	40.6
2003	525	50.0	10.5	40.6
2004	535	49.0	10.9	37.5
2005	513	46.0	11.2	41.3
2006	532	46.0	11.6	40.1
2007	514	49.6	10.4	43.2
2008	580	34.0	17.1	39.2
2009	573	33.0	17.4	41.9
2010	570	36.0	15.8	50.2
2011	540	40.0	13.5	53.5
2012	600	38.0	15.7	42.2
2013	569	36.1	15.7	46.9
2014	595	36.2	16.4	52.1
2015	606	35.0	17.3	55.3
2016	588	37.0	15.8	60.2
2017	578	37.1	15.5	60.2
2018	590	38.6	15.2	61.9
2019	564	38.1	14.7	55.9
2020	594	39.1	15.1	54.9
2021	567	39.3	14.4	n/a
2022	593	37.0	16.0	55
2023	611	47.0	13.0	96.7
2024	600	48.0	12.5	98.5

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 Middlesex Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	525	50.0	10.5	40.6
2003	525	50.0	10.5	40.6
2004	535	49.0	10.9	37.5
2005	513	46.0	11.2	41.3
2006	532	46.0	11.6	40.1
2007	514	49.6	10.4	43.2
2008	580	34.0	17.1	39.2
2009	573	33.0	17.4	41.9
2010	570	36.0	15.8	50.2
2011	540	40.0	13.5	53.5
2012	600	38.0	15.7	42.2
2013	569	36.1	15.7	46.9
2014	595	36.2	16.4	52.1
2015	606	35.0	17.3	55.3
2016	588	37.0	15.8	60.2
2017	578	37.1	15.5	60.2
2018	590	38.6	15.2	61.9
2019	564	38.1	14.7	55.9
2020	594	39.1	15.1	54.9
2021	567	39.3	14.4	n/a
2022	593	37.0	16.0	55
2023	611	47.0	13.0	96.7
2024	600	48.0	12.5	98.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Middlesex Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$867 (8.5%)	$9,360 (91.5%)	$10,227
2020	$875 (8.9%)	$8,961 (91.1%)	$9,837
2021	$894 (8.8%)	$9,313 (91.2%)	$10,207

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middlesex Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 853^rd of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 776^th of 1114 Elementary schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Middlesex Elementary)	88	77.3	10.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Middlesex County Public Schools)	88	77.3	10.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Middlesex Elementary)	63	63.6	0.6%
3rd Grade English Reading (Middlesex County Public Schools)	63	63.6	0.6%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex Elementary)	72	43.6	28.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex County Public Schools)	72	43.6	28.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Middlesex Elementary)	56	56.4	0.4%
4th Grade English Reading (Middlesex County Public Schools)	56	56.4	0.4%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex Elementary)	74	66.3	7.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex County Public Schools)	74	66.3	7.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Middlesex Elementary)	73	65.2	7.8%
5th Grade Science (Middlesex County Public Schools)	73	65.2	7.8%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Middlesex Elementary)	75	64.8	10.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Middlesex County Public Schools)	75	64.8	10.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	564	611	8.3%
African American	99	104	5.1%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	33	43	30.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	377	405	7.4%
Two or More Races	51	56	9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.9%	96.7%	40.9%

Schools Near Middlesex Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)					SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)					SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Middlesex Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	823 Philpot Rd.	Locust Hill	23092	Middlesex County	Middlesex County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 758-2496	600	48	12.5	98.5%	386 (64.3%)	105 (17.5%)	44 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.3%)	36.7	766^th of 1114 public elementary schools	31.2%		35.9	776^th of 1114 public elementary schools	30.3%	10	72.2	62.1	65.3			52.8	59.8	70.2	59.2				62.8	$10,207	$894	$9,313
Petsworth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy	Gloucester	23061	Gloucester County	Gloucester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 693-6161	386	28	13.7	66.3%	297 (76.9%)	21 (5.4%)	36 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	77.3	252^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	77.4%		52.8	580^th of 1114 public elementary schools	47.9%	328	79.6	91.5	84.1			78.3	81.5	86.4	75.0				83.1	$10,589	$815	$9,775
Lancaster Elementary School	Public	K-7	191 School Street	Kilmarnock	22482	Lancaster County	Lancaster County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 462-5100	541	38	14.2	113.9%	203 (37.5%)	288 (53.2%)	8 (1.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.7%)	31.7	813^th of 1114 public elementary schools	27.0%					(n/a)	59.5	69.8	25.0	65.9	49.3	39.6	60.8	68.3	49.1	63.4	50.7	45.3	66.7	$7,859	$675	$7,184
Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center	Public	PK	235 School St	Kilmarnock	22482	Lancaster County	Lancaster County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(804) 462-6100	71	5	14.2		25 (35.2%)	43 (60.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)								(n/a)
Botetourt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6361 Main Street	Gloucester	23061	Gloucester County	Gloucester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 693-2151	531	37	14.3	49.9%	380 (71.6%)	50 (9.4%)	43 (8.1%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.8%)	77	255^th of 1114 public elementary schools	77.1%		69.8	348^th of 1114 public elementary schools	68.8%	93	96.4	89.4	84.6			79.5	85.7	74.5	76.9				77.7	$7,318	$425	$6,893
Bethel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2991 Hickory Fork Rd	Gloucester	23061	Gloucester County	Gloucester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 693-2360	496	38	13.0	66.5%	384 (77.4%)	25 (5.0%)	28 (5.6%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.9%)	73.1	308^th of 1114 public elementary schools	72.4%		68.4	367^th of 1114 public elementary schools	67.1%	59	89.7	85.7	83.1			75.4	77.9	73.8	78.5				78.6	$8,039	$672	$7,368
Mathews Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	Rt 611 347 Church Street	Mathews	23109	Mathews County	Mathews County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 725-2580	298	27	11.0	75.8%	241 (80.9%)	22 (7.4%)	12 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.4%)	62.4	461^st of 1114 public elementary schools	58.6%		53	577^th of 1114 public elementary schools	48.2%	116	80.7	67.4					79.0	71.7					75.5	$11,413	$1,251	$10,162
King & Queen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	24667 The Trail	Mattaponi	23110	King and Queen County	King and Queen County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 785-5830	281	15	19.3	100.7%	157 (55.9%)	60 (21.4%)	22 (7.8%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (12.5%)	24.1	913^th of 1114 public elementary schools	18.0%		48.1	631^st of 1114 public elementary schools	43.4%	282	47.6	38.6	66.7	77.1		57.1	52.4	48.0	66.7	86.5			26.0	$6,816	$1,078	$5,738
West Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1060 Thompson Ave	West Point	23181	King William County	West Point Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 843-2030	389	20	19.4	40.6%	280 (72.0%)	46 (11.8%)	24 (6.2%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.0%)	84.5	131^st of 1114 public elementary schools	88.2%		78.6	227^th of 1114 public elementary schools	79.6%	96	87.9	96.8	89.5			82.5	79.3	96.7	73.7				96.7	$12,522	$762	$11,760

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