River City Middle

Summary:

River City Middle is a public middle school in Richmond, Virginia, serving 1,180 students in grades 6-8 with a diverse student population that is predominantly Hispanic and African American.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio and serving a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, River City Middle consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Virginia, receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and Richmond City Public Schools district averages, particularly for Hispanic and African American students. When compared to nearby middle schools like Robious Middle and Salem Church Middle, River City Middle's academic performance is significantly lower.

The school's challenges may be attributed to a combination of factors, including its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (97.8% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and lower spending per student compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has seen a significant shift in its racial demographics, with the percentage of Hispanic students increasing from 42.77% to 57.46% over the past few years, while the percentage of African American students has decreased from 53.14% to 38.47%. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for the students at River City Middle.

Detail:

Public 6-8

6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224

(804) 272-7554

District: Richmond City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
412^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 1,180

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.5%

African American:

38.5%

White:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River City Middle ranks worse than 98.8% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River City Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks River City Middle 412^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See River City Middle in the ranking list.)

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Richmond City Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for River City Middle

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Rank History for all students at River City Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2017	0.15	414^th	415	0.2%
2018	0.87	412^th	413	0.2%
2019	0.31	422^nd	424	0.5%
2021	3.18	416^th	419	0.7%
2022	1.23	412^th	415	0.7%
2023	0.62	421^st	422	0.2%
2024	2.01	412^th	417	1.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at River City Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.13	58^th	100	42.0%
2024	31.18	81^st	122	33.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River City Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.03	394^th	402	2.0%

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Rank History for Female students at River City Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	0.84	409^th	411	0.5%
2024	2.02	403^rd	407	1.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at River City Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.07	272^nd	278	2.2%
2024	8.10	275^th	281	2.1%

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Rank History for Male students at River City Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	0.59	409^th	409	0.0%
2024	1.90	402^nd	407	1.2%

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Rank History for African American students at River City Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.38	291^st	298	2.3%
2024	8.41	288^th	299	3.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at River City Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.33	275^th	275	0.0%
2024	3.57	272^nd	272	0.0%

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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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by a citizen
Thursday, November 11, 2021

Poor discipline from yop down. Principal does not hire substitute teachers. Instead students are sent unsupervised to electives classrooms (music, drama, computer, art,) & told to stand in the back of classes already in session. Or sit on the floor. Students roaming the halls slip into classrooms with students returning from bathrooms. Some kids with emotional ir behavioral problems walk up to hard working kids & grab/destroy their work. Too much more to write here. Please respect my privacy. Although most teachers want to leave, I wouldn't want to jeopardize anyone's job. School is a "powder keg." Close Quote

Enrollment information for River City Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	45	687	9	184	0	2	8	935
2017	32	680	9	208	0	0	12	941
2018	29	566	11	186	0	0	6	798
2019	21	613	6	183	0	0	8	831
2020	23	567	8	267	2	1	15	883
2021	33	753	5	606	3	0	17	1417
2022	32	728	15	718	3	1	18	1515
2023	24	454	9	678	1	1	13	1180

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

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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 River City Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	935	77.0	12.1	97.5
2017	941	79.0	11.9	99
2018	798	67.0	11.9	99.6
2019	831	67.0	12.4	99.3
2020	883	62.0	14.2	99.5
2021	1417	95.8	14.7	n/a
2022	1515	99.8	15.1	58
2023	1180	105.5	11.1	97.8

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 River City Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	935	77.0	12.1	97.5
2017	941	79.0	11.9	99
2018	798	67.0	11.9	99.6
2019	831	67.0	12.4	99.3
2020	883	62.0	14.2	99.5
2021	1417	95.8	14.7	n/a
2022	1515	99.8	15.1	58
2023	1180	105.5	11.1	97.8

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 River City Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$587 (6.2%)	$8,951 (93.9%)	$9,537
2020	$583 (6.9%)	$7,856 (93.1%)	$8,439

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River City Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 422^nd of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 421^st of 422 Middle schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (River City Middle)	38	12.5	25.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)	44	27.2	16.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (River City Middle)	47	31.4	15.6%
6th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)	55	41.6	13.4%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (River City Middle)	32	2.7	29.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)	39	1.7	37.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (River City Middle)	41	38.5	2.5%
7th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)	54	42.8	11.2%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (River City Middle)	25	15.6	9.4%
8th Grade Writing (Richmond City Public Schools)	45	28.5	16.5%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (River City Middle)	40	13	27%
8th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)	49	18	31%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	57	20%
8th Grade Science (River City Middle)	34	10	24%
8th Grade Science (Richmond City Public Schools)	52	19	33%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	61	17%
8th Grade English Reading (River City Middle)	38	35	3%
8th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)	53	45.8	7.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (River City Middle)	70	86	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Richmond City Public Schools)	53	55	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	831	1180	42%
African American	613	454	25.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	9	50%
Hispanic	183	678	270.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	21	24	14.3%
Two or More Races	8	13	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.3%	97.8%	1.5%

Schools Near River City Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Civics and Economics (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 Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River City Middle	Public	6-8	6300 Hull Street Rd	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 272-7554	1,180	106	11.1	97.8%	24 (2.0%)	454 (38.5%)	678 (57.5%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.1%)	2	412^th of 417 public middle schools	1.2%		0.6	421^st of 422 public middle schools	0.2%	9	64.6	100.0	57.1	17.2	2.6	0.0		50.0	30.0	33.2	38.5	35.0
Manchester Middle	Public	6-8	7401 Hull Street Rd.	Richmond	23235	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 674-1385	1,103	75	14.8	80.6%	217 (19.7%)	474 (43.0%)	325 (29.5%)	33 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (4.6%)	26.4	337^th of 417 public middle schools	19.2%		33	308^th of 422 public middle schools	27.0%	29	100.0	96.3	83.4	29.3		4.4	32.9	91.3	64.3	66.7	62.5	63.9	$7,026	$124	$6,902
Providence Middle	Public	6-8	900 Starlight Lane	Richmond	23235	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 674-1355	1,068	68	15.6	79.1%	214 (20.0%)	388 (36.3%)	368 (34.5%)	29 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (6.5%)	11.3	389^th of 417 public middle schools	6.7%		12.9	388^th of 422 public middle schools	8.1%	1			73.0	31.9			32.3	93.6	55.2	50.8	51.2	62.2	$6,915	$274	$6,641
Thomas C. Boushall Middle	Public	6-8	3400 Hopkins Rd	Richmond	23234	Chesterfield County	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5016	611	48	12.8	97.7%	11 (1.8%)	315 (51.6%)	269 (44.0%)	12 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	8.4	396^th of 417 public middle schools	5.0%		3.9	412^th of 422 public middle schools	2.4%	16	100.0	98.2	74.1	34.0				77.5	38.6	41.6	50.8	38.3	$12,384	$952	$11,433
Falling Creek Middle	Public	6-8	4724 Hopkins Rd.	Richmond	23234	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 743-3640	1,419	87	16.3	80.1%	61 (4.3%)	537 (37.8%)	768 (54.1%)	19 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	32 (2.3%)	4.4	406^th of 417 public middle schools	2.6%		6.4	406^th of 422 public middle schools	3.8%				66.9	16.6		3.9	24.8	63.2	37.9	40.0	44.8	62.2	$6,497	$611	$5,886
Lucille M. Brown Middle	Public	6-8	6300 Jahnke Rd	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 319-3013	543	60	9.1	98.2%	30 (5.5%)	384 (70.7%)	100 (18.4%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.8%)	8.3	398^th of 417 public middle schools	4.6%		17.3	375^th of 422 public middle schools	11.1%	23	93.1	81.4	65.9	22.9	0.0	11.1	13.2	83.1	45.7	45.3	52.2	58.4	$7,728	$359	$7,368
Dogwood Middle	Public	6-8	1701 Floyd Ave	Richmond	23220	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-6231	452	39	11.7	98.7%	106 (23.5%)	293 (64.8%)	23 (5.1%)	12 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	21.5	353^rd of 417 public middle schools	15.3%		10.3	398^th of 422 public middle schools	5.7%	45	90.5	94.7	49.5	26.7	16.1			80.8	54.4	57.4	73.8	65.4	$9,117	$464	$8,653
Albert Hill Middle	Public	6-8	3400 Patterson Ave	Richmond	23221	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-6107	453	53	8.5	99.1%	134 (29.6%)	259 (57.2%)	31 (6.8%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	30.8	314^th of 417 public middle schools	24.7%		24.2	353^rd of 422 public middle schools	16.4%	39	98.0	100.0	77.1	50.6				58.7	59.7	67.2	69.0	69.7	$20,460	$788	$19,673
Martin Luther King Junior Middle	Public	6-8	1000 Mosby St	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-8011	501	54	9.3	95.8%	10 (2.0%)	454 (90.6%)	10 (2.0%)	7 (1.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	1.1	415^th of 417 public middle schools	0.5%		0.9	420^th of 422 public middle schools	0.5%	5			54.7	15.3				37.5	36.1	41.4	37.6	41.7	$10,691	$692	$9,999
Robious Middle	Public	6-8	2701 Robious Crossing Dr	Midlothian	23113	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 378-2510	1,129	74	15.2	25.8%	763 (67.6%)	115 (10.2%)	148 (13.1%)	45 (4.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (4.8%)	69.9	115^th of 417 public middle schools	72.4%		76.5	90^th of 422 public middle schools	78.7%	25	100.0	100.0	92.7	77.2			51.1	98.4	83.2	82.5	83.2	83.1	$6,824	$156	$6,669

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Is River City Middle a good school?

River City Middle ranks in the bottom 1.2% of Virginia middle schools.

How many students attend River City Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,180 students attended River City Middle.

What district is River City Middle in?

Richmond City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of River City Middle?

Students at River City Middle are 57% Hispanic, 38% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

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