B+
Above Average
84/100

Chatham Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 11650 US Highway 29 North, Chatham, VA 24531
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 83% · Math 87% proficient · 68th percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
411
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%68/100reading 69th percentile, math 66th percentile among Virginia middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +31 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency83% (+6 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+6 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%92%reading +2 pts, math +4 pts68th percentile (list)
Black77%77%reading +13 pts, math +9 pts74th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%90%reading +5 pts, math +19 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income77%82%reading +13 pts, math +13 pts83rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 11650 US Highway 29 North
City Chatham
ZIP Code 24531
District 5102940
NCES School ID 510294001208
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24531

Understanding the community around Chatham Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,087
Per Capita Income $26,299
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%
High School or Higher 79.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,000
Median Rent $776
Owner-Occupied 77.4%
Renter-Occupied 22.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chatham Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.9%
Black 25.6%
Hispanic/Latino 6.1%
Two or More Races 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 411
Teachers (FTE) 35.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chatham Middle?
Chatham Middle has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chatham Middle?
Chatham Middle has 411 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Chatham Middle serve?
Chatham Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chatham Middle receive per student?
Chatham Middle receives $13,816 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chatham Middle in 24531 ▼
Avg Home Value
$175,859
Avg Monthly Rent
$819
1-Year Change
+6.6%
% Renters
22.6%

Other Schools in 24531

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026