Berkeley Middle School
Berkeley Middle School serves 599 students in grades 6-8.
Berkeley Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 78%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Berkeley Middle School's student population of 599 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Berkeley Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,800 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Berkeley Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1800 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
82%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%

Hispanic
17%
18%

Black
17%
22%

White
56%
46%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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