At a glance
Reported students
700
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
652
Colonial Heights Middle: 700 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 655
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Colonial Heights Middle
Colonial Heights Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Colonial Heights. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Colonial Heights City Public Schools. NCES reports 700 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.4%) and Black (30.9%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Colonial Heights Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.4%
- Hispanic15.4%
- Black30.9%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colonial Heights City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tussing Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
652 reported students
Colonial Heights High
High · Grades 09–12
886 reported students
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
422 reported students
North Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Colonial Heights Technical Center
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Colonial Heights Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matoaca Middle Middle · Chesterfield County Public Schools | 06–08 | 775 | 4.1 mi |
| Vernon Johns Middle Middle · Petersburg City Public Schools | 06–08 | 949 | 4.1 mi |
| Carver Middle Middle · Chesterfield County Public Schools | 06–08 | 970 | 4.2 mi |
| Carter G. Woodson Middle Middle · Hopewell City Public Schools | 06–08 | 803 | 6.7 mi |
| Elizabeth Davis Middle Middle · Chesterfield County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,364 | 6.9 mi |
| J.E.J. Moore Middle Middle · Prince George County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,387 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Heights Middle
What grades does Colonial Heights Middle serve?
Colonial Heights Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Colonial Heights City Public Schools.
How many students attend Colonial Heights Middle?
Colonial Heights Middle reported 700 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 655 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Colonial Heights Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 700 students and 55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Colonial Heights Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Colonial Heights Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colonial Heights City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Colonial Heights Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Colonial Heights Middle in?
Colonial Heights Middle is part of Colonial Heights City Public Schools, based in Colonial Heights, VA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Colonial Heights Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Matoaca Middle (4.1 mi), Vernon Johns Middle (4.1 mi), Carver Middle (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.