Short Pump Middle School

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Short Pump Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
4701 Pouncey Tract Rd,  Glen Allen, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
3.2
3.1
1,125 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Mark E. Chamberlain
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
85%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
375:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
43.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
31.3%
Black
11%
Hispanic
7.1%
Two or more races
6.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 11 Reviews
4.0
10/27/2025
I go to this school as an 8th grader and honestly its not the worst school. From what I've heard theres stories of like assault from a few years ago but as of right now I can't say I've seen any of that. We get recess which is pretty nice IMO. I usually don't eat the lunch but I see the food when I sit next to my friends and its a little... iffy.... but they seem to like it. It's probably the most diverse school I've ever been to. Nice campus, nice staff, and kids are pretty nice. There's definitely racism but I don't know what I could say accurately on that because I'm like the whitest person ever. They got a new grading policy which most kids don't like but I'm fine with it. I think its a little weird that theres metal detectors in the morning though, it slows down getting to class especially if its a rainy day and everyone got driven to school. If you live in the area I'd definitely recommend it.
1.0 Works Here
3/26/2020
This school sucks the admin are rude and have no respect. The food is fake and they give you expired an old food(you are better off eating nothing) the math teacher in 6th grade is not that good of a teacher. The only nice teacher is Mr.Doolige. THE KIDS ARE RACIST TO OTHER BLACK KIDS AND THE KIDS ARE ALL PREPY.
4.0 Niche User
12/30/2015
I enjoy the accepting atmosphere of this school. However the school doesn't posses much school spirit within the student body.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 12 Reviews
3.0 student
2/24/2025
This school is kinda mid. There is this one science teacher that everyone dislikes and ther are some fine class with interesting things but a good amount of classes are just boring. Some of the kids do literally nothing and are make school worse than it already is.
4.0 student
12/5/2022
The academics, teachers, staff, and sports are very good in this school. It's a great school if you want to combine sports with academics and have a balanced curriculum. The only bad thing is the facilities. The bathrooms are dirty and lunch is sometimes disorganized.
2.0 student
5/25/2022
I HATE this school. The teachers don't teach anything and/or don't explain anything. There is bullying that happens every day and nothing is done about it. They say they care about our mental health but they don't. Some teachers are excellent but the others are just terrible. If you're in an advance...
5.0 parent
4/27/2022
I read some of the negative reviews, so thought I would respond appropriately based on my daughter’s experience here. She has absolutely loved it. She’s finishing up her third and final year as an eighth grader. She’s in honors classes and has been very successful. She has mostly great things to say...

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Short Pump Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Glen Allen, VA and is served by the Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,125 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Short Pump Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $795,128. Discover additional schools in the area, like Deep Run High School, Holman Middle School, Twin Hickory Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Glen Allen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Short Pump Middle School.

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