Located in Varina, John Rolfe Middle School has many opportunities to get students involved at their school. Rolfe offers various clubs and activities for students to join and meet peers with similar interests. Some of these are the Peer Helpers, Promote Peace Ambassadors, Student Council Association, art club, Technology Student Association and more. For students looking to exert some physical energy, there are fall, winter and spring sports. Football, track, gymnastics, soccer, basketball and tennis are offered for students throughout the school year. Cheerleading is also provided, but it is all year round.
Rolfe serves students in grades sixth through eighth and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1, which is on par with the state average. The students in this school are making higher academic progress as they move from grade to grade in Virginia. This means that students are making more considerable academic gains than their peers and are likely to improve on future state tests. The school does offer a gifted program for students who complete the process and qualify for additional support services. This program is designed to foster curiosity, metacognition and creative expression.
John Rolfe Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
6901 Messer Rd,
Richmond, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Andrew R. Armstrong
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
44%
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Math Proficiency
33%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
76
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Full Time Teachers
76
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Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
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GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
214:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
54.5%
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Female
45.5%
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Black
79.9%
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Hispanic
8.8%
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White
5.9%
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Two or more races
4.3%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/7/2025
When I first accepted the position, I was excited to join a new program and take on a fresh educational role. Unfortunately, that excitement quickly faded once the reality set in — there was little to no support, poor leadership, and zero mentorship throughout the entire year. There was little to no...
3/10/2015
I was a bit wary of sending my child to JRMS because all I'd known about the school was its less than stellar reputation due to baseless rumors. Since my child's 6th grade year, I have been more than satisfied. I'm happy he's in a safe environment. I'm thrilled his teachers and the school administra...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
30.9%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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Parks in this Area
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John Rolfe Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Richmond, VA and is served by the Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 885 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. John Rolfe Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $374,487. Discover additional schools in the area, like Varina High School, East End Christian Academy, Rise Academy, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Rolfe Middle School.