L. Douglas Wilder Middle School
Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: (804) 515-1100
District: Henrico County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 758 students
L. Douglas Wilder Middle School, a public school located in Richmond, VA, serves grades 6-8 in the Henrico County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
L. Douglas Wilder Middle School is a public school located in Richmond, VA. 758 students attend L. Douglas Wilder Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 3/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
Posted: August 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
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Posted: March 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.
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Posted: September 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 Highschool.
Posted: September 24, 2020
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Posted: September 24, 2020
I was bullied all three years there and nobody did anything about it
Posted: May 13, 2016
because i am going to this school and it's not really good because it's too small and it's bored.
Posted: September 27, 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!!!
Posted: June 13, 2013
Wilder Middle School is a pathetic school, from beginning to end. My oldest son went there for his 3 years. This was my younger son's first year there and it will be his last. Constant fights, drugs, cigarettes, racism, bullying and theft go on there with little involvement of the teachers. The teacher's give very little effort when it comes to day to day studies. They fully rely on the children's laptops as their substitute learning device and contribute very little to the learning experience. As far as allowing the parents to become involved I would say that's limited to sporting and other extracurricular activities. After signing in, once to pick up my son from class for a family emergency they sent a police officer to escort me back to the door while they repeated his name over the intercom. I am well know at any school my children attend and have never been made to stand at the front door after signing in. They also tried to suspend my son twice for being attacked by another student.
Posted: October 16, 2012
This year (20112-13), Wilder Middle School has shown its true colors of excellency. The new principal and the staff have really pulled together to enforce parent's and student's understanding of their high expectations. Parents are committed to partnering in these goals and the students are on board with meeting and surpassing these expectations. My son is being challenged with a curriculum that is designed to meet his educational needs (which are high achieving). And I feel Wilder is preparing him well for his future. Great job, Wilder!!!
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| 1 | Carytown | Richmond | VA | 5.7 mi | |
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| Base | Distance |
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| Defense Supply Center Richmond | 14.2 mi. |
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