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
16:1
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
16:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
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%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/15/2018
I liked that the teachers really did care about the students. None of them wanted us to fail. If we needed extra help, then they would help. They always helped even if we didn't need it by giving us a lot of examples and practice, practice, practice. I would like to see one change. Teachers do not have control over students. Discipline needs more work.
1/15/2016
Honestly if i could do it over again i would change the friends i hung out with. I wouldn't change the teachers staff or any events that happened there because everything they did was made sure we we safe and always made sure we had fun. They also never settled for nothing less then the best for their students.
1/11/2015
School takes proper guidelines in making sure students are safe.
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
9/28/2013
great we have so much fun the teachers are nice and i learned alot,I use to not like school but when i went to l.doughlas wilder I LOVE SCHOOL!!!
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Chamberlayne
List Price Range
$187K - $628K
Homes For Sale
13
Average Home Value
$367,276
Median Lot Size
16,552 Sq Ft
% Renters
44%
Household Income
$81,925
% of College Grads
33.3%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,003 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,190 - $2,420 per month
- Colonial Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 586+ Sq Ft
- 5501 Pony Farm Dr
- Richmond, VA
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Magnolia Ridge Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Spring Park Historic Site
- Trails
Three Lakes Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Capital Park
- Football
- Soccer
- Trails
Klehr Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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