Matoaca Middle

775 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Matoaca Middle School, located in the rural-suburban community of Matoaca, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Matoaca Middle School places a significant focus on integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student engagement and critical thinking skills. The school community often highlights its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, administrators, and parents work together to support student success. Through various athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students develop leadership skills and a strong sense of school spirit.

775

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matoaca Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	65
Black	324
Asian	3
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
333 (43.0%)
Black
324 (41.8%)
Hispanic
65 (8.4%)
Two or More
45 (5.8%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)590-3130
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	591
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 253

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 280