Enrollment
1,180
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swift Creek Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swift Creek Middle
Swift Creek Middle is a large middle school in Midlothian, Virginia, enrolling 1,180 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Virginia schools and 23% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,180 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Midlothian's middle schools, it stands alongside Tomahawk Creek Middle (1,650 students): Swift Creek Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 15.9:1).
Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students) and Cosby High (2,507 students) alongside Swift Creek Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Swift Creek Middle compares
Swift Creek Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes Swift Creek Middle.
$12,207
Per student
-17%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Swift Creek Middle a good school?
Swift Creek Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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