Short Pump Middle

4701 Pouncey Tract Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060

1,056 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Short Pump Middle School, located in Glen Allen, Virginia, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Henrico County Public Schools district. Situated on Pouncey Tract Road, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement and a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities. It serves as a key educational hub for the surrounding community, consistently maintaining high standards for student performance and preparation for the transition to the high school level.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Short Pump Middle School is recognized for fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various service-oriented clubs. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a dedicated staff focused on addressing the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By balancing rigorous coursework with social-emotional learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

1,056

Total Students

60.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Short Pump Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	75
Black	116
Asian	330
Two or More	71
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
461 (43.7%)
Asian
330 (31.2%)
Black
116 (11.0%)
Hispanic
75 (7.1%)
Two or More
71 (6.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)360-0800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,056
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 362

Grade 7 322

Grade 8 372