Henderson Middle

Summary:

Henderson Middle is a public middle school located in Richmond, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 430 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 85.12% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year. Henderson Middle is part of the Richmond City Public Schools district, which is ranked 113 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Henderson Middle has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking between 329 and 419 out of 415-424 middle schools over the past several years. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. This low academic performance is in stark contrast to the nearby schools, such as Fairfield Middle and Bell Creek Middle, which are part of the Henrico County Public Schools district and demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement.

The high percentage of African American and economically disadvantaged students at Henderson Middle, with 97.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, highlights the significant racial and socioeconomic disparities within the Richmond City Public Schools district. This suggests that the district may need to address these inequities to ensure all students have access to a quality education. Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.1 to 11 students per teacher, the factors contributing to the poor academic performance at Henderson Middle may require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to address the root causes and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4319 Old Brook Rd
       Richmond, VA  23227-3896


(804) 780-8288

District: Richmond City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,762 Help


Students who attend Henderson Middle usually attend:

High:    Franklin Military Academy
    John Marshall High
    Open High
    Richmond Community High

Feeder schools for Henderson Middle:

Elementary:    Barack Obama Elementary
    Frances W. McClenney Elementary
    Linwood Holton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.6%
White:
6.4%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Henderson Middle ranks worse than 97.6% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.4. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (83.6%), White (6.4%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henderson Middle is 15.1, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henderson Middle is $11,762, which is the 3rd highest among 7 middle schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henderson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson Middle 407th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Henderson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Richmond City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond City Public Schools 113th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henderson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.84 116th 340 65.9%
2006 49.23 195th 383 49.1%
2007 57.53 142nd 387 63.3%
2008 50.93 196th 391 49.9%
2009 35.46 287th 390 26.4%
2010 18.07 384th 408 5.9%
2011 8.29 406th 413 1.7%
2012 3.49 409th 413 1.0%
2013 1.22 416th 416 0.0%
2014 0.49 415th 416 0.2%
2015 0.30 409th 412 0.7%
2016 0.63 406th 409 0.7%
2017 0.27 413th 415 0.5%
2018 8.12 400th 413 3.1%
2019 0.37 421st 424 0.7%
2021 24.92 329th 419 21.5%
2022 1.84 410th 415 1.2%
2023 1.50 419th 422 0.7%
2024 4.40 407th 417 2.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.62 396th 402 1.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.82 410th 411 0.2%
2024 2.56 400th 407 1.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.77 273rd 278 1.8%
2024 11.94 261st 281 7.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.14 403rd 409 1.5%
2024 5.29 396th 407 2.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.48 294th 298 1.3%
2024 6.06 292nd 299 2.3%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Henderson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1067 1067
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1060 1060
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1051 1051
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1077 1077
1993 7 1188 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1199
1994 8 827 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 838
1995 6 790 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1996 6 790 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1997 3 749 7 2 3 n/a n/a 0 764
1998 10 742 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 755
1999 6 687 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 695
2000 18 672 2 2 0 n/a n/a -4 690
2001 6 657 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 4 657 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2003 4 657 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2004 8 559 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2005 11 610 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2006 10 562 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 6 511 5 7 1 n/a n/a 1 531
2008 8 528 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2009 7 515 2 3 0 n/a n/a 1 528
2010 9 662 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2011 11 585 0 8 0 0 0 0 604
2012 8 554 1 5 0 0 2 0 570
2013 7 510 0 6 0 0 5 0 528
2014 26 534 2 5 0 0 5 0 572
2015 12 468 5 5 1 0 4 0 495
2016 7 437 5 5 0 0 4 0 458
2017 3 418 2 5 0 0 3 0 431
2018 4 401 2 10 0 0 3 0 420
2019 10 361 0 11 0 0 4 0 386
2020 8 360 1 9 1 0 3 0 382
2021 17 390 4 7 0 0 5 0 423
2022 20 376 12 14 1 1 7 0 431
2023 27 366 9 16 1 1 10 0 430
2024 29 376 9 21 2 4 9 0 450

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 Henderson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1067 69.0 15.4 n/a
1990 1060 67.0 15.8 n/a
1991 1051 64.4 16.3 n/a
1992 1077 65.6 16.4 n/a
1993 1199 64.2 18.7 n/a
1994 838 47.8 n/a 55.3
1995 805 n/a 0.0 67.7
1996 805 n/a 0.0 67.7
1997 764 n/a 0.0 68.7
1998 755 n/a 0.0 67.9
1999 695 64.0 10.9 79
2000 690 n/a 0.0 76.5
2001 670 75.0 8.9 75.4
2002 667 66.0 10.1 78
2003 667 66.0 10.1 78
2004 573 52.0 11.0 84.5
2005 627 49.0 12.8 86.1
2006 576 49.0 11.8 84
2007 531 51.0 10.4 82.5
2008 545 31.0 17.6 83.5
2009 528 28.0 18.9 89.6
2010 677 28.0 24.1 91
2011 604 32.2 18.7 89.9
2012 570 30.9 18.4 89.6
2013 528 35.1 15.0 99.4
2014 572 43.7 13.0 89.3
2015 495 39.0 12.6 96.4
2016 458 36.0 12.7 98.7
2017 431 41.8 10.2 99.3
2018 420 40.2 10.4 99.3
2019 386 39.8 9.6 99.2
2020 382 37.4 10.1 98.4
2021 423 44.7 9.4 n/a
2022 431 39.0 11.0 87.2
2023 430 52.5 8.1 97.7
2024 450 29.8 15.1 99.6

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 Henderson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1067 69.0 15.4 n/a
1990 1060 67.0 15.8 n/a
1991 1051 64.4 16.3 n/a
1992 1077 65.6 16.4 n/a
1993 1199 64.2 18.7 n/a
1994 838 47.8 n/a 55.3
1995 805 n/a 0.0 67.7
1996 805 n/a 0.0 67.7
1997 764 n/a 0.0 68.7
1998 755 n/a 0.0 67.9
1999 695 64.0 10.9 79
2000 690 n/a 0.0 76.5
2001 670 75.0 8.9 75.4
2002 667 66.0 10.1 78
2003 667 66.0 10.1 78
2004 573 52.0 11.0 84.5
2005 627 49.0 12.8 86.1
2006 576 49.0 11.8 84
2007 531 51.0 10.4 82.5
2008 545 31.0 17.6 83.5
2009 528 28.0 18.9 89.6
2010 677 28.0 24.1 91
2011 604 32.2 18.7 89.9
2012 570 30.9 18.4 89.6
2013 528 35.1 15.0 99.4
2014 572 43.7 13.0 89.3
2015 495 39.0 12.6 96.4
2016 458 36.0 12.7 98.7
2017 431 41.8 10.2 99.3
2018 420 40.2 10.4 99.3
2019 386 39.8 9.6 99.2
2020 382 37.4 10.1 98.4
2021 423 44.7 9.4 n/a
2022 431 39.0 11.0 87.2
2023 430 52.5 8.1 97.7
2024 450 29.8 15.1 99.6

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 Henderson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $963 (8.8%) $10,003 (91.2%) $10,966
2020 $999 (8.6%) $10,615 (91.4%) $11,614
2021 $758 (6.4%) $11,003 (93.5%) $11,762

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Henderson Middle

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 421st of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 419th of 422 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Henderson Middle)3626.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)4427.2
 16.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Henderson Middle)4833.3
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5541.6
 13.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Henderson Middle)2333
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)3910
 29%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%
7th Grade English Reading (Henderson Middle)3831.7
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5442.8
 11.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Henderson Middle)2620.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade Writing (Richmond City Public Schools)4528.5
 16.5%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Henderson Middle)414
 37%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)4918
 31%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7757
 20%
8th Grade Science (Henderson Middle)449
 35%
   8th Grade Science (Richmond City Public Schools)5219
 33%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7861
 17%
8th Grade English Reading (Henderson Middle)3838.3
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5345.8
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Henderson Middle)7277
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Richmond City Public Schools)5355
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Henderson Middle)8421
 63%
   End of Course Earth Science (Richmond City Public Schools)6853
 15%
   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 Students386430
 11.4%
African American361366
 1.4%
American Indian01
Asian09
Hispanic1116
 45.5%
Pacific Islander01
White1027
 170%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%97.7%
 1.5%


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Students at Henderson Middle are 84% African American, 6% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Henderson Middle usually go on to attend Franklin Military Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 450 students attended Henderson Middle.

Henderson Middle ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Virginia middle schools.


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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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