Virginia Beach Middle School
Virginia Beach Middle School serves 879 students in grades 6-8.
Virginia Beach 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 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (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 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Virginia Beach Middle School's student population of 879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 879 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach Middle School is 0.63, which is less 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 | #1046 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 64% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 16% |
| Black | 21% | 22% |
| White | 55% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 Virginia Beach Middle School is Gov Stem Academy For Engineering Marketing And Information (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lynnhaven Middle School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is W.t. Cooke Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Gov Stem Academy For Engineering Marketing And Information Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.3 miles
2001 Concert Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5505 0.3 9-12 n/a - Virginia Beach W.t. Cooke Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 86%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 533 students10
0.7 miles
1501 Mediterranean Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-2320 0.7 PK-5 533 - Virginia Beach Linkhorn Park Elementary School Math: 89% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 608 students10
2.4 miles
977 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2920 2.4 PK-5 608 - Virginia Beach Birdneck Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 73%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 632 students10
2.9 miles
957 S Birdneck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-2120 2.9 PK-5 632 - Virginia Beach Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy Math: 70-74% | Reading: 77%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 393 students10
2.9 miles
912 S Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-3720 2.9 K-5 393
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