Goochland Middle

Summary:

Goochland Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Goochland, VA, part of the Goochland County Public Schools district. With a student population of 573, the school has a predominantly White (69.11%) student body, with smaller percentages of African American (12.04%), Hispanic (10.99%), and other racial groups.

Goochland Middle consistently performs well on state assessments, often outperforming the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 100% proficiency in 8th grade Geometry, compared to the state average of 96.66%. Goochland Middle has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, ranking between 145-195 out of 415-424 middle schools in Virginia, placing it in the top half of middle schools in the state. The school's performance is generally strong across different student subgroups, though its African American and Hispanic students perform slightly lower compared to their White and multi-racial peers. With a relatively high per-student spending of $8,133 in the 2020-2021 school year, Goochland Middle's academic success may be attributed to its investment in its students.

When compared to nearby middle schools in the Henrico County and Chesterfield County districts, Goochland Middle generally outperforms them on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and English Reading. Additionally, Goochland Middle has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.11% in 2022-2023), suggesting it serves a more economically advantaged student population compared to some of its neighbors, such as Hungary Creek Middle (89.42%) and Tuckahoe Middle (47.46%). The school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 in the 2022-2023 school year may also contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3250B River Road West
       Goochland, VA  23063


(804) 556-5320

District: Goochland County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,133 Help


Students who attend Goochland Middle usually attend:

High:    Goochland High

Feeder schools for Goochland Middle:

Elementary:    Byrd Elementary
    Goochland Elementary
    Randolph Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  599

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.1%
African American:
12.5%
Hispanic:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.4% Help


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Compare Details Goochland Middle ranks better than 53.2% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.32. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.1%), African American (12.5%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Goochland Middle is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goochland Middle is $8,133.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Goochland Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Goochland Middle 195th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Goochland Middle in the ranking list.)

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Goochland County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Goochland County Public Schools 32nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Goochland Middle

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Rank History for all students at Goochland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.46 19th 383 95.0%
2007 85.29 8th 387 97.9%
2008 74.28 41st 391 89.5%
2009 74.13 36th 390 90.8%
2010 79.74 17th 408 95.8%
2011 75.98 41st 413 90.1%
2012 75.76 40th 413 90.3%
2013 64.34 95th 416 77.2%
2014 67.30 84th 416 79.8%
2015 69.55 74th 412 82.0%
2016 68.35 84th 409 79.5%
2017 63.89 106th 415 74.5%
2018 65.00 104th 413 74.8%
2019 61.67 145th 424 65.8%
2021 49.89 195th 419 53.5%
2022 56.21 173rd 415 58.3%
2023 59.81 167th 422 60.4%
2024 57.32 195th 417 53.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Goochland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.30 112th 231 51.5%
2024 51.25 113th 237 52.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Goochland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.37 31st 122 74.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Goochland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.99 214th 402 46.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Goochland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.27 185th 411 55.0%
2024 57.64 191st 407 53.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Goochland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.94 81st 278 70.9%
2024 63.10 87th 281 69.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Goochland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.78 63rd 123 48.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Goochland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.92 146th 409 64.3%
2024 54.79 190th 407 53.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Goochland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.00 188th 298 36.9%
2024 32.16 218th 299 27.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Goochland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.18 130th 275 52.7%
2024 44.75 155th 272 43.0%
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Rank History for White students at Goochland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.00 184th 402 54.2%
2024 54.09 185th 396 53.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Goochland 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 386 386
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 409 409
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 399 399
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 410 410
1993 226 157 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1994 229 161 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1995 267 152 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1996 267 152 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1997 267 150 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1998 289 142 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1999 298 123 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2000 300 132 0 2 0 n/a n/a -4 430
2001 295 140 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2002 244 146 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2003 244 146 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2004 247 124 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 247 98 3 2 1 n/a n/a 1 352
2006 225 105 3 4 2 n/a n/a 1 340
2007 206 104 3 4 3 n/a n/a 3 323
2008 343 148 5 10 3 n/a n/a 2 511
2009 367 128 4 21 2 n/a n/a 1 523
2010 407 124 6 25 0 n/a n/a 3 565
2011 413 118 6 24 3 0 21 0 585
2012 401 111 7 26 1 0 17 0 563
2013 397 127 2 29 0 0 28 0 583
2014 398 120 0 29 0 0 28 0 575
2015 433 112 1 29 0 0 22 0 597
2016 424 95 4 34 0 0 19 0 576
2017 434 88 6 37 1 1 25 0 592
2018 442 86 12 43 0 1 23 0 607
2019 465 90 11 35 1 1 28 0 631
2020 461 94 11 40 0 0 34 0 640
2021 429 96 7 44 1 0 36 0 613
2022 426 80 5 60 1 0 36 0 608
2023 396 69 5 63 1 0 39 0 573
2024 432 75 3 57 1 0 31 0 599

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Goochland Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 386 27.2 14.1 n/a
1990 409 27.0 15.1 n/a
1991 399 26.9 14.8 n/a
1992 410 27.4 14.9 n/a
1993 384 27.6 13.9 n/a
1994 392 22.1 n/a 19.9
1995 421 n/a 0.0 16.6
1996 421 n/a 0.0 16.6
1997 419 n/a 0.0 17.4
1998 435 n/a 0.0 16.8
1999 422 34.0 12.4 21.3
2000 430 n/a 0.0 19.4
2001 437 34.0 12.9 18.3
2002 394 38.0 10.4 25.1
2003 394 38.0 10.4 25.1
2004 375 34.0 11.0 n/a
2005 352 33.0 10.7 24.5
2006 340 31.0 11.0 24.5
2007 323 27.5 11.7 23.8
2008 511 33.0 15.5 22
2009 523 35.2 14.9 20.7
2010 565 34.4 16.3 24
2011 585 34.0 17.1 23.9
2012 563 47.2 11.9 26.1
2013 583 46.8 12.4 26.1
2014 575 48.4 11.8 28
2015 597 47.0 12.7 25.1
2016 576 46.0 12.5 24.1
2017 592 44.1 13.3 25.3
2018 607 47.9 12.6 30.6
2019 631 42.6 14.8 27.6
2020 640 50.2 12.7 27.3
2021 613 47.6 12.8 n/a
2022 608 51.0 11.9 28.8
2023 573 49.0 11.6 32.1
2024 599 43.0 13.9 32.4

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 Goochland Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 386 27.2 14.1 n/a
1990 409 27.0 15.1 n/a
1991 399 26.9 14.8 n/a
1992 410 27.4 14.9 n/a
1993 384 27.6 13.9 n/a
1994 392 22.1 n/a 19.9
1995 421 n/a 0.0 16.6
1996 421 n/a 0.0 16.6
1997 419 n/a 0.0 17.4
1998 435 n/a 0.0 16.8
1999 422 34.0 12.4 21.3
2000 430 n/a 0.0 19.4
2001 437 34.0 12.9 18.3
2002 394 38.0 10.4 25.1
2003 394 38.0 10.4 25.1
2004 375 34.0 11.0 n/a
2005 352 33.0 10.7 24.5
2006 340 31.0 11.0 24.5
2007 323 27.5 11.7 23.8
2008 511 33.0 15.5 22
2009 523 35.2 14.9 20.7
2010 565 34.4 16.3 24
2011 585 34.0 17.1 23.9
2012 563 47.2 11.9 26.1
2013 583 46.8 12.4 26.1
2014 575 48.4 11.8 28
2015 597 47.0 12.7 25.1
2016 576 46.0 12.5 24.1
2017 592 44.1 13.3 25.3
2018 607 47.9 12.6 30.6
2019 631 42.6 14.8 27.6
2020 640 50.2 12.7 27.3
2021 613 47.6 12.8 n/a
2022 608 51.0 11.9 28.8
2023 573 49.0 11.6 32.1
2024 599 43.0 13.9 32.4

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 Goochland Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $50 (0.7%) $6,962 (99.3%) $7,013
2020 $54 (0.8%) $7,126 (99.2%) $7,180
2021 $307 (3.8%) $7,826 (96.2%) $8,133

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Goochland Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 167th of 422 Middle schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Goochland Middle)7970.3
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Goochland County Public Schools)8469.8
 14.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Goochland Middle)8178.9
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Goochland County Public Schools)8078.4
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Goochland Middle)8436.7
 47.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Goochland County Public Schools)8436.7
 47.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Goochland Middle)8876.6
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Goochland County Public Schools)8876.6
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Goochland Middle)7253.4
 18.6%
   8th Grade Writing (Goochland County Public Schools)7252.8
 19.2%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Goochland Middle)7571.9
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Goochland County Public Schools)7570.8
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Goochland Middle)8360
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Goochland County Public Schools)8360
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7861
 17%
8th Grade English Reading (Goochland Middle)8680.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Reading (Goochland County Public Schools)8680.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Goochland Middle)9192
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Goochland County Public Schools)8385
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Goochland Middle)8481
 3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Goochland County Public Schools)8380
 3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course Geography (Goochland Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Geography (Goochland County Public Schools)9996
 3%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students631573
 9.2%
African American9069
 23.3%
American Indian11
Asian115
 54.5%
Hispanic3563
 80%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White465396
 14.8%
Two or More Races2839
 39.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.6%32.1%
 4.5%


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Students at Goochland Middle are 72% White, 13% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Goochland Middle ranks 195th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Goochland Middle usually go on to attend Goochland High

In the 2023-24 school year, 599 students attended Goochland Middle.


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