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
11:1
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
214:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Black
82.5%
Hispanic
7.1%
White
5.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
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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Attendance Zone
About Varina
List Price Range
$252K - $585K
Homes For Sale
34
Average Home Value
$362,196
Median Lot Size
16,552 Sq Ft
% Renters
19%
Household Income
$108,474
% of College Grads
30.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,877 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
42.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,419 - $3,516 per month
- East 51 At Rocketts Landing
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 480+ Sq Ft
- 5101 Old Main St
- Richmond, VA
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$1,405 - $1,614 per month
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- 2-3 Beds
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- 850+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 11th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Gillies Creek Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
Powhatan Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Dorey Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Dog Park
Fort Harrison Richmond National Battlefield Park
- Trails
- Visitor Center
- Walking Paths
Four Mile Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Ancarrow's landing
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
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