BINFORD MIDDLE

452 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Binford Middle School, located in the historic Fan District of Richmond, Virginia, serves as a vibrant hub for academic and personal growth within the Richmond Public Schools system. Known for its distinct architectural character and central location on Floyd Avenue, the school emphasizes a community-focused learning environment that encourages students to engage with both their immediate neighborhood and the broader city. The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are challenged to develop critical thinking skills, explore their creative interests, and prepare for the rigors of high school education.

Beyond the classroom, Binford Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded experience by offering various extracurricular activities and initiatives that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. The school leverages its urban setting to integrate unique educational opportunities, often fostering partnerships that enhance student development. By focusing on academic achievement, character building, and social-emotional well-being, Binford aims to empower its students to become active, responsible, and informed citizens within the Richmond community and beyond.

452

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BINFORD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	23
Black	293
Asian	12
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Black
293 (64.8 %)
White
106 (23.5 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.1 %)
Two or More
17 (3.8 %)
Asian
12 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)780-6231
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
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 6 137

Grade 7 148

Grade 8 167