L. Douglas Wilder middle school serves 780 students in grades 6-8 on a large campus in Chamberlayne, Virginia. Named after the first African American governor in Virginia, L. Douglas Wilder, the public school opened its doors in 1997 to the surrounding neighborhoods of Chamberlayne. Wilder is committed to providing students with an educational experience that focuses on deeper learning, celebrating diversity and fostering leadership.
Despite reporting lower than average proficiency in reading and math, the school boasts an impressive student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Wilder middle school’s campus has several athletic fields and access to the Capital Park soccer fields, which are used by the Richmond Strikers club.
The school offers clubs and organizations ranging from theater, show choir and dance to book club, Minecraft builders, and Future Business Leaders of America. Athletes can choose from a variety of sports each season as spectators cheer on their wolverine mascot. L. Douglas Wilder middle school is a strong community with caring educators who are invested in the success of their students.
L. Douglas Wilder Middle
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
6900 Wilkinson Rd,
Richmond, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Sharon E. Pope
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Niche Grade
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.7%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
193:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Black
67.3%
White
15%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.6%
Hispanic
4.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/27/2019
I will explain the story after I get a thorough investigation, it all started because I asked the officer if I could remove a cone on his lunch break to move my car further to the front door,in which he responded "we don't do that", I asked,what did he mean he doesn't do that I have a child on crutches, his response oh I'll move it for a second, never ask me the reason I needed to move it nothing, no care in the world, was he discriminating against a child with a disability, from there it gets worst, I'll continue after investigation
1/15/2016
the teachers at L. Douglass Wilder Middle School are great in some areas and okay in others. The teachers there are never bad they what to do, how to do it, and if there is another way to do it if the student doesn't understand.
1/11/2015
The school has a good physical education program.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/28/2025
horrible school no safety protocols and my son was jumped and beat on by 4 other kids its kids there with tattoos and gang related just not a honorable school whatsoever
3/21/2025
We were worried to sent him initially due to the feedback we got from others nd reviews. But when we experienced it we are happy. My kid is attending special program but he is getting chances to mingle with regular kids during PE and all. According to him everything is fine for now.
9/24/2020
IT WAS TERRIBLE, I'm a white female and there were only like 4 other white's attending the school with me, and I was the main target for bullying since I'm plus size, but I never let it bother me and now I'm grateful I don't have to be around anymore of those people as I'm now a Junior at Godwin Hig...
5/13/2016
because i am going to this school and it's not really good because it's too small and it's bored.
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L. Douglas Wilder Middle 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 742 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. L. Douglas Wilder Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $377,774. Discover additional schools in the area, like Henrico High, John Marshall High School, Henderson Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near L. Douglas Wilder Middle.