Berkeley Middle School
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(757)229-8051
- Berkeley Middle School serves 883 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Berkeley Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Berkeley Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Berkeley Middle School's student population of 883 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 883 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Berkeley Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,801 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Berkeley Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1509 out of 1801 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 16% |
| Black | 26% | 22% |
| White | 49% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Williamsburg-James City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Berkeley Middle School is Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Williamsburg Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
0.1 miles
4601 Ironbound Rd B11
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757)253-4250 0.1 PK-12 n/a - Williamsburg James Blair Middle School
0.3 miles
101 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757)603-6400 0.3 n/a n/a - Williamsburg Waller Mill Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 390 students
1.1 miles
314 Waller Mill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757)220-4060 1.1 K-5 390 - Williamsburg Matthew Whaley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 482 students
1.9 miles
301 Scotland St
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757)229-1931 1.9 K-5 482 - Williamsburg Lafayette High School Grades: 9-12 | 1135 students
2.5 miles
4460 Longhill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757)565-0373 2.5 9-12 1135
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