With a vision to create a thriving and dynamic educational environment that fosters self-directed learners, Falling Creek Middle School strives to stimulate all students to trust and invest in the benefits of public education. As a middle school that is part of the Chesterfield County School District in Virginia, Falling Creek serves just under 1,500 students in grades 6th through 8th. Students from Bellwood, Bensley, Beulah, Falling Creek, J G Hening, and Hopkins Road elementary schools transition to Falling Creek Middle School when entering 6th grade.
Falling Creek offers students the opportunity to extend their knowledge and explore their individual interests. Middle School is the first time students can take advantage of the opportunity to select their elective classes. Classes such as music, foreign languages, technology, and more are all options for Falling Creek students. Students also have the opportunity to consider honors courses.
There are various sports for students to get engaged with at this school. Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Basketball, Cross Country, and Track and Field. There are forms for physical fitness and concussion information that must be filled out by a guardian for students to participate in a school sport. The Home of the Panther truly tries to engage students in academic and personal success.
Falling Creek Middle
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
4724 Hopkins Rd,
North Chesterfield, VA
Chesterfield County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Melanie Knowles
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Niche Grade
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
356:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Hispanic
54.1%
Black
37.8%
White
4.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/6/2025
My daughter had the worst experience i have ever witness at this school, she was bullied and assaulted by a student, the school administration did not help in this matter, instead they treated us like we was the problem, this school have fights almost everyday, kids are vaping in the bathrooms, they...
3/8/2025
I've hated this school for the amount of fights like if I was in an interview I would say exactly all the experience. or at least if I'm In a dharman show I would do base on a real life story
9/29/2023
HORRIBLE fights every single day for no reason
9/8/2023
the school is very weird like not going to lie & the school is good really good but it's not overall the best school to go to well the teachers it kind of depends what type of teacher you get and it kind of depends what environment ! + like something seriously wrong with the cafeteria's food like I...
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Homes For Sale
193
Median Lot Size
15,681 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Average Household Income
$79,188
% of College Grads
31.4%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,847 Sq Ft
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Bensley Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Mary B. Stratton Park
- Bike Trails
- Football
- Soccer
Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Falling Creek Ironworks Park
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Falling Creek Middle is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in North Chesterfield, VA, in the Meadowbrook neighborhood, and is served by the Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,469 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Falling Creek Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Meadowbrook High School, Thomas C. Boushall Middle School, Falling Creek Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what North Chesterfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Falling Creek Middle.