For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,005 students in 23234, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23234, VA are Falling Creek Middle School and Thomas C. Boushall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23234 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23234, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23234, VA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falling Creek Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4724 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3640
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,388 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Hopkins Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
23234, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4003 Cogbill Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Gr: PK | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
2717 Alexander St
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23234, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23234, VA include Falling Creek Middle School and Thomas C. Boushall Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23234?
2 public middle schools are located in 23234.
What is the racial composition of students in 23234?
23234 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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