Kempsville Middle School
Tel:
(757)648-4700
- Kempsville Middle School serves 827 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (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 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- Kempsville Middle School's student population of 827 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 827 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kempsville Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kempsville Middle School is 0.58, 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 | #728 out of 1,796 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 18% | 23% |
| White | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Va Beach 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 Kempsville Middle School is Kempsville High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Larkspur Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Providence Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Providence Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 554 students
0.2 miles
4968 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757)648-3520 0.2 PK-5 554 - Virginia Beach Kempsville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1602 students
0.6 miles
5194 Chief Trail
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757)648-5450 0.6 9-12 1602 - Virginia Beach Kempsville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 482 students
0.7 miles
570 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757)648-2720 0.7 PK-5 482 - Virginia Beach Kempsville Meadows Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 491 students
0.8 miles
736 Edwin Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)648-2760 0.8 PK-5 491 - Virginia Beach Larkspur Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1572 students
0.8 miles
4696 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)648-4800 0.8 6-8 1572
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