Larkspur Middle School
Tel:
(757)648-4800
- Larkspur Middle School serves 1,572 students in grades 6-8.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Larkspur Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Larkspur Middle School's student population of 1,572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,572 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Larkspur Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Larkspur Middle School is 0.73, 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 | #1154 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 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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| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 15% |
| Black | 36% | 23% |
| White | 34% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Kempsville Meadows Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 491 students
0.3 miles
736 Edwin Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)648-2760 0.3 PK-5 491 - Virginia Beach Kempsville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 827 students
0.8 miles
860 Churchill Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757)648-4700 0.8 6-8 827 - Virginia Beach Providence Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 554 students
0.8 miles
4968 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757)648-3520 0.8 PK-5 554 - Virginia Beach Indian Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 602 students
1.0 miles
1240 Homestead Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757)648-2680 1.0 PK-5 602 - Virginia Beach Kempsville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1602 students
1.0 miles
5194 Chief Trail
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757)648-5450 1.0 9-12 1602
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