Churchland Middle School
- Churchland Middle School serves 880 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (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 70% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Churchland Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Churchland Middle School's student population of 880 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 880 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Churchland Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Churchland Middle School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1659 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 71% | 23% |
| White | 20% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portsmouth City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Churchland Middle School is Churchland High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Western Branch Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Churchland Academy Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portsmouth Churchland Academy Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 661 students
0.0 miles
4061 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2527 0.0 K-6 661 - Portsmouth Churchland Preschool Center Grades: PK | 158 students
0.2 miles
4061 River Shore Road
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2533 0.2 PK 158 - Portsmouth Churchland High School Grades: 9-12 | 1453 students
0.3 miles
4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2500 0.3 9-12 1453 - Portsmouth Churchland Primary & Intermediate Grades: K-6 | 604 students
0.8 miles
5700 Hedgerow Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2519 0.8 K-6 604 - Portsmouth Churchland Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 811 students
1.4 miles
5601 Michael Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2523 1.4 K-6 811
School Reviews
| 2 The school is great, however the students are not. There is so much bullying even with the new rules and principle. This school will not teac your children with all of the distractions. The teachers will just move on. You either get it or you don't. I do not like this school at all. They could be a great school if they had better students. I would not recommend this school to anyone. There are other close by schools that are way better. Thank you for reading this and please don't send your children here. Thank you! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Peace |
| 5 Churchland middle school is great but it could have better food! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Niecy |
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