FAIRFIELD MIDDLE

987 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fairfield Middle School, located at 5121 Nine Mile Road in Richmond, Virginia, is a key educational institution within the Henrico County Public Schools system. Serving students in the eastern portion of the county, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The facility is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic rigor and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Fairfield Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The school offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs intended to help students explore their interests and build character. By prioritizing a partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding Richmond community, Fairfield strives to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond while maintaining a culture of inclusivity and academic improvement.

987

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAIRFIELD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	52
Black	876
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
876 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
52 (5.3 %)
White
32 (3.2 %)
Two or More
22 (2.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)328-4020
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	852
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 342

Grade 7 319

Grade 8 326

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FAIRFIELD MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	342
Grade 7	319
Grade 8	326

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FAIRFIELD MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	505	51.2%
Male	482	48.8%

Middle School 6th - 8th