- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midlothian, VA
Swift Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Swift Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510084001834
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swift Creek Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Swift Creek Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swift Creek Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Midlothian, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084001834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Swift Creek Middle held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 74.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 510084001834 · Midlothian, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,180 enr · 17.1:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Swift Creek Middle held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 74.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Swift Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Dale Hi
Thomas Dale High
2,582 students
- Cosby High
Cosby High
2,507 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High
2,236 students
- Lloyd C. Bird
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- This school
Swift Creek Middle
1,180 students
What this shows Swift Creek Middle reports 1,180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swift Creek Middle compares
Swift Creek Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,180
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Swift Creek Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield County Public Schools reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swift Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swift Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Midlothian
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Tomahawk Creek Middle
Standard public school
1,650 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Bailey Bridge Middle
Standard public school
1,496 students 15:1 students per teacher
Midlothian Middle
Standard public school
1,330 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Robious Middle
Standard public school
1,081 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swift Creek Middle
How many students attend Swift Creek Middle?
Swift Creek Middle has 1,180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midlothian, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,115 (2022-23) → 1,135 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek Middle is 17.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swift Creek Middle?
23.9% of students at Swift Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swift Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Swift Creek Middle is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Midlothian, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swift Creek Middle?
Swift Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swift Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Swift Creek Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Midlothian, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Midlothian on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Swift Creek Middle, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Manchester High (2,236 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.