Larkspur Middle School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(757) 648-4800
Larkspur Middle School serves 1,557 students in grades 6-8.
Larkspur 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 80% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Larkspur Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Larkspur Middle School's student population of 1,557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,557 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers |
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School Comparison
Larkspur Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Larkspur Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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 Testing Rank | #1377 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 55% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 16% |
| Black | 35% | 22% |
| White | 32% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Va Beach City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Larkspur Middle School is Kempsville High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kempsville Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kempsville Meadows Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Kempsville Meadows Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 84%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 491 students10
0.3 miles
736 Edwin Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2760 0.3 PK-5 491 - Virginia Beach Kempsville Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 84%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 812 students10
0.8 miles
860 Churchill Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-4700 0.8 6-8 812 - Virginia Beach Providence Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 569 students10
0.8 miles
4968 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-3520 0.8 PK-5 569 - Virginia Beach Indian Lakes Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 90%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 603 students10
1.0 miles
1240 Homestead Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2680 1 PK-5 603 - Virginia Beach Kempsville High School Math: 80% | Reading: 89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,662 student10
1.0 miles
5194 Chief Trail
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5450 1 9-12 1,662
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