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FALLING CREEK MIDDLE

4724 Hopkins Rd., North Chesterfield, VA 23234Chesterfield County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,419
Students
Total enrolled
$13,693
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
28/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 43% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,419 students in grades 06–08 in North Chesterfield, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,693 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 28th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

FALLING CREEK MIDDLE is a very large middle in North Chesterfield, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 1,419 students. The district invests $13,693 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 28/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at FALLING CREEK MIDDLE

1,419
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
80%
Free Lunch
87
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution745 male · 674 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility80%
National avg 52% · 1,136 students
Student Composition
54%
38%
Asian1%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino54%
Black38%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510084000329

Academic Outcomes at FALLING CREEK MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
28
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 28th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23234

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,693Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,693
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,025
Student Support$2,602
Administration$1,643
Operations$2,054
Other$1,369
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,693 spent per student, an estimated $6,066 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
43%
State government
47.1%
Local (property tax)
42.8%
Federal programs
10.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (28/100) — national median is 50
  • 80% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Old Hundred ElementaryBeulah ElementarySpring Run ElementaryJ.A. Chalkley Elementary
+5 more
↓
Middle
TOMAHAWK CREEK MIDDLEBAILEY BRIDGE MIDDLEMIDLOTHIAN MIDDLEELIZABETH DAVIS MIDDLE
+7 more
↓
High School
THOMAS DALE HIGHCOSBY HIGHMANCHESTER HIGHMIDLOTHIAN HIGH
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyChesterfield County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChesterfield County Public Schools →
Phone: (804)743-3640
NCES ID: 510084000329
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in North Chesterfield seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
4724 Hopkins Rd., North Chesterfield, VA 23234
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.