Serving 876 students in grades 6-8, Salem Church Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salem Church Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Salem Church Middle School's student population of 876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
876 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salem Church Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Church Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1660 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
39%
20%
Black
33%
21%
White
21%
44%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Church Middle School's ranking?
Salem Church Middle School is ranked #1660 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Salem Church Middle School often compared to?
Salem Church Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lunenburg Middle School, Elizabeth Davis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Salem Church Middle School?
876 students attend Salem Church Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Salem Church Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem Church Middle School?
Salem Church Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Church Middle School offer ?
Salem Church Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salem Church Middle School part of?
Salem Church Middle School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
There is a huge bullying issue at this school! They are in denial! It's so bad that the students record videos of fights and then post it on social media to share and brag about it. The school does nothing. The school has no systems in place on the buses nor the school to protect the kids. There is a lack of supervision in the hallways. I hope that one day this school fixes this issue before someone truly gets hurt.
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