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Matoaca Middle School vs. Matoaca High School

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School Overview

School
Matoaca Middle School
6001 Hickory Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Matoaca High School
17700 Longhouse Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23838
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Matoaca High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 806 students in grades 6-8, Matoaca 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 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,650 students in grades 9-12, Matoaca High School ranks in the top 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
806 students
1,650 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Matoaca Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Matoaca High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Matoaca Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Matoaca High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
116 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Matoaca Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Matoaca High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Matoaca Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Matoaca High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1518 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#858 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Matoaca Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Matoaca High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matoaca Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matoaca High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matoaca Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matoaca High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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90%
(Top 50% in VA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Matoaca High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Matoaca Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Matoaca High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
231
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Grade 7 Students
285
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Grade 8 Students
290
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Grade 9 Students
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430
Grade 10 Students
-
430
Grade 11 Students
-
382
Grade 12 Students
-
408

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Matoaca Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Matoaca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Matoaca Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Matoaca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
41%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Matoaca Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Matoaca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Matoaca Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Matoaca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Matoaca Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Matoaca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Matoaca Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Matoaca High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Matoaca Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Matoaca High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(22-23 School Year Data)
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Matoaca Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Matoaca High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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