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Old Donation School vs. Plaza Middle School

Should you attend Old Donation School or Plaza Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Old Donation School
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Plaza Middle School
3080 S Lynnhaven Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Old Donation School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Plaza Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,345 students in grades 2-8, Old Donation School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,055 students in grades 6-8, Plaza Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
2-8
6-8
Total Students
1,345 students
1,055 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Old Donation School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plaza Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Old Donation School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plaza Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Old Donation School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plaza Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Old Donation School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plaza Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 1%)
#225 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Old Donation School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plaza Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Donation School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plaza Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Donation School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plaza Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Old Donation School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Plaza Middle School by grade.
Grade 2 Students
130
-
Grade 3 Students
129
-
Grade 4 Students
127
-
Grade 5 Students
128
-
Grade 6 Students
276
352
Grade 7 Students
278
339
Grade 8 Students
277
364

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Old Donation School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plaza Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Old Donation School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plaza Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Old Donation School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Plaza Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Old Donation School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plaza Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Old Donation School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plaza Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Old Donation School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plaza Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Old Donation School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plaza Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Old Donation School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plaza Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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