Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
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Total Students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home often compared to?
Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Homeis often viewed alongside schools like Enterprise Academy/newport News City by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What school district is Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home part of?
Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home is part of Department Of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms School District.
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