Bayside Middle School vs. Brandon Middle School
Should I attend Bayside Middle School or Brandon Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bayside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Student Attention
Brandon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 764 students in grades 6-8, Bayside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,084 students in grades 6-8, Brandon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
764 students
1,084 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#935 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
1
361
Grade 7 Students
379
367
Grade 8 Students
384
356
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
56%
34%
% White
15%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%