Crestwood Middle School

1420 Great Bridge Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 550 students in grades 6-8, Crestwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crestwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Crestwood Middle School's student population of 550 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Crestwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestwood Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1402 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
54%
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61%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
18%
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Black
50%
22%
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White
23%
46%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Crestwood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crestwood Middle School's ranking?
Crestwood Middle School is ranked #1402 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Crestwood Middle School often compared to?
Crestwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Bridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Crestwood Middle School?
550 students attend Crestwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Crestwood Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestwood Middle School?
Crestwood Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crestwood Middle School offer ?
Crestwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestwood Middle School part of?
Crestwood Middle School is part of Chesapeake City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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