Thomas H. Henderson Middle

hms.rvaschools.net/

430 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Henderson Middle School, located at 4319 Old Brook Rd in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a key educational hub within the Richmond Public Schools district. The school is situated in the Northside area of Richmond and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive learning environment for students during their critical middle school transition years. The facility itself is a notable part of the local community, often recognized for its historic architecture and its long-standing presence in the neighborhood.

Academically, Henderson Middle focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. The school places an emphasis on community engagement and equity, striving to provide diverse extracurricular opportunities and academic support systems that cater to a varied student population. By prioritizing collaborative learning and student-centered initiatives, Henderson aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed both within the classroom and as active members of the Richmond community.

430

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas H. Henderson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	18
Black	346
Two or More	11
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
346 (80.5%)
White
48 (11.2%)
Hispanic
18 (4.2%)
Two or More
11 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)780-8288
Website:	http://hms.rvaschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
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 6 138

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 136