Brandon Middle

Summary:

Brandon Middle is a public middle school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,055 students. The school is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brandon Middle has a relatively balanced racial makeup, with 34.6% White, 33.65% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7.11% Asian, and 12.42% two or more races. The school consistently ranks in the top half of Virginia middle schools, with a ranking between 168-234 out of 417-422 schools. Its performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally on par or above the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and state averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, and Earth Science. However, the school's performance in Mathematics and Science for 8th grade is slightly below the district and state averages.

Brandon Middle performs particularly well for its Hispanic students, ranking 32-61 out of 272-275 Virginia middle schools for this subgroup. The school's performance for African American and White students is also above average, ranking 144-182 and 135-220 out of 298-396 Virginia middle schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for military-connected students and students with disabilities is below average, ranking 71-82 and 146-153 out of 114-281 Virginia middle schools, respectively. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.8% to 51.66% over the past few years, but its performance for low socioeconomic status students is above average, ranking 132 out of 402 Virginia middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1700 Pope St
       Virginia Beach, VA  23464


(757) 648-4450

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,835 Help


Students who attend Brandon Middle usually attend:

High:    Tallwood High

Feeder schools for Brandon Middle:

Elementary:    Centerville Elementary
    College Park Elementary
    Indian Lakes Elementary
    Tallwood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  1,055

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.6%
African American:
33.6%
Two or more races:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Compare Details Brandon Middle ranks better than 59.7% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 9th among 14 ranked middle schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Brandon Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brandon Middle is $11,835, which is the 7th highest among 14 middle schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brandon Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandon Middle 168th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Brandon Middle in the ranking list.)

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Virginia Beach City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia Beach City Public Schools 27th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brandon Middle

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Rank History for all students at Brandon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.73 64th 340 81.2%
2006 60.38 120th 383 68.7%
2007 61.39 121st 387 68.7%
2008 54.01 174th 391 55.5%
2009 56.51 139th 390 64.4%
2010 57.67 151st 408 63.0%
2011 40.85 273rd 413 33.9%
2012 43.26 258th 413 37.5%
2013 43.93 227th 416 45.4%
2014 49.16 210th 416 49.5%
2015 43.66 237th 412 42.5%
2016 41.81 263rd 409 35.7%
2017 52.57 191st 415 54.0%
2018 53.13 192nd 413 53.5%
2019 51.80 214th 424 49.5%
2021 49.94 194th 419 53.7%
2022 57.09 170th 415 59.0%
2023 47.52 234th 422 44.5%
2024 61.10 168th 417 59.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Brandon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.80 159th 231 31.2%
2024 48.46 123rd 237 48.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brandon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.85 132nd 402 67.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Brandon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.97 225th 411 45.3%
2024 61.39 169th 407 58.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brandon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.09 153rd 278 45.0%
2024 42.97 146th 281 48.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Brandon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.71 82nd 114 28.1%
2024 46.76 71st 123 42.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Brandon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.46 231st 409 43.5%
2024 60.91 157th 407 61.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Brandon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.93 83rd 132 37.1%
2024 48.80 80th 128 37.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Brandon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.67 182nd 298 38.9%
2024 53.38 144th 299 51.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brandon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.23 61st 275 77.8%
2024 80.58 32nd 272 88.2%
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Rank History for White students at Brandon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.68 220th 402 45.3%
2024 63.49 135th 396 65.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, November 6, 2010

Open Quote The school is by far the worst school my child has attended in VA Beach. My child was identified as a child that needs extra attention because he has a little difficulty with comprehension but is not a special needs child. He may need more attention than other students in class. The teachers do not update the Internet website with assignments. I have requested meetings to check my child's progress being that this is his first year of middle school and I wanted to make sure he is on track. They have told me tutoring is available in the morning and evenings but do to my child only being a 6th grader only mornings would be available for him. This is unfair as I have to be at work very early and have no way to get him there that early. Evening students are able to take the activities bus home. Noone ever gets back to me. I have made complaints with the principal, and the schoolboard about this school. I will look into moving into another school zone next year hopefully my child will be able to get the attention he deserves. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brandon Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1787 1787
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1813 1813
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1863 1863
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1898 1898
1993 1190 414 280 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1898
1994 1166 399 254 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1842
1995 1037 390 196 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1655
1996 1037 390 196 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1655
1997 991 474 186 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1687
1998 885 509 165 48 2 n/a n/a 0 1609
1999 853 483 138 52 1 n/a n/a 0 1527
2000 791 492 128 61 2 n/a n/a -4 1470
2001 745 545 133 73 3 n/a n/a 0 1499
2002 694 573 117 65 2 n/a n/a 0 1451
2003 694 573 117 65 2 n/a n/a 0 1451
2004 680 599 131 71 2 n/a n/a 9 1492
2005 665 556 131 74 4 n/a n/a 7 1437
2006 634 532 131 60 5 n/a n/a 48 1410
2007 583 529 118 60 7 n/a n/a 46 1343
2008 541 488 125 56 7 n/a n/a 44 1261
2009 532 454 126 68 5 n/a n/a 36 1221
2010 513 470 116 66 4 n/a n/a 48 1217
2011 474 439 93 122 2 4 117 0 1251
2012 498 446 99 115 4 3 109 0 1274
2013 476 438 106 115 5 7 110 0 1257
2014 436 449 92 113 4 8 107 0 1209
2015 419 388 87 120 3 9 123 0 1149
2016 425 409 88 108 2 11 126 0 1169
2017 456 423 82 134 2 11 116 0 1224
2018 424 453 72 129 1 16 121 0 1216
2019 422 456 70 147 1 13 133 0 1242
2020 375 440 76 145 2 11 128 0 1177
2021 346 394 77 144 1 7 129 0 1098
2022 372 367 78 124 3 8 132 0 1084
2023 365 355 75 116 2 11 131 0 1055

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brandon Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1787 90.4 19.7 n/a
1990 1813 97.8 18.5 n/a
1991 1863 98.9 18.8 n/a
1992 1898 100.7 18.8 n/a
1993 1898 110.4 17.2 n/a
1994 1842 98.3 n/a 8.7
1995 1655 n/a 0.0 10.2
1996 1655 n/a 0.0 10.2
1997 1687 n/a 0.0 13.7
1998 1609 n/a 0.0 13.1
1999 1527 84.0 18.2 20.6
2000 1470 n/a 0.0 24
2001 1499 103.5 14.5 23.2
2002 1451 81.0 17.9 30
2003 1451 81.0 17.9 30
2004 1492 91.6 16.3 30.7
2005 1437 90.6 15.9 30.6
2006 1410 89.0 15.8 27.4
2007 1343 89.0 15.1 31.7
2008 1261 66.4 19.0 26.6
2009 1221 65.2 18.7 28.4
2010 1217 61.5 19.7 33.2
2011 1251 63.2 19.7 31.6
2012 1274 78.7 16.1 43.5
2013 1257 73.6 17.0 36.4
2014 1209 74.6 16.1 41.3
2015 1149 69.0 16.6 39.5
2016 1169 56.0 20.8 42.9
2017 1224 74.6 16.3 43.1
2018 1216 75.7 16.0 44.1
2019 1242 80.1 15.5 44.8
2020 1177 73.7 15.9 44.9
2021 1098 72.8 15.0 n/a
2022 1084 69.8 15.5 48.8
2023 1055 66.0 15.9 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brandon Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1787 90.4 19.7 n/a
1990 1813 97.8 18.5 n/a
1991 1863 98.9 18.8 n/a
1992 1898 100.7 18.8 n/a
1993 1898 110.4 17.2 n/a
1994 1842 98.3 n/a 8.7
1995 1655 n/a 0.0 10.2
1996 1655 n/a 0.0 10.2
1997 1687 n/a 0.0 13.7
1998 1609 n/a 0.0 13.1
1999 1527 84.0 18.2 20.6
2000 1470 n/a 0.0 24
2001 1499 103.5 14.5 23.2
2002 1451 81.0 17.9 30
2003 1451 81.0 17.9 30
2004 1492 91.6 16.3 30.7
2005 1437 90.6 15.9 30.6
2006 1410 89.0 15.8 27.4
2007 1343 89.0 15.1 31.7
2008 1261 66.4 19.0 26.6
2009 1221 65.2 18.7 28.4
2010 1217 61.5 19.7 33.2
2011 1251 63.2 19.7 31.6
2012 1274 78.7 16.1 43.5
2013 1257 73.6 17.0 36.4
2014 1209 74.6 16.1 41.3
2015 1149 69.0 16.6 39.5
2016 1169 56.0 20.8 42.9
2017 1224 74.6 16.3 43.1
2018 1216 75.7 16.0 44.1
2019 1242 80.1 15.5 44.8
2020 1177 73.7 15.9 44.9
2021 1098 72.8 15.0 n/a
2022 1084 69.8 15.5 48.8
2023 1055 66.0 15.9 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brandon Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $216 (2.1%) $9,998 (97.9%) $10,214
2020 $235 (2.2%) $10,678 (97.8%) $10,913
2021 $684 (5.8%) $11,151 (94.2%) $11,835

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brandon Middle

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 214th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 234th of 422 Middle schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Brandon Middle)8055.4
 24.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7968.7
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Brandon Middle)8676.2
 9.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8481.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brandon Middle)7344.6
 28.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)6649.3
 16.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Brandon Middle)8276.2
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8580.5
 4.5%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Brandon Middle)6551
 14%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7563.8
 11.2%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brandon Middle)8238.1
 43.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8850.9
 37.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Brandon Middle)7338.1
 34.9%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8456.2
 27.8%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Brandon Middle)7971.8
 7.2%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8381.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Brandon Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8789
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Brandon Middle)9994
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)9489
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Brandon Middle)10090
 10%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8892
 4%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12421055
 15.1%
African American456355
 22.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian7075
 7.1%
Hispanic147116
 21.1%
Pacific Islander1311
 15.4%
White422365
 13.5%
Two or More Races133131
 1.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.8%51.7%
 6.8%


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Students who attend Brandon Middle usually go on to attend Tallwood High

Students at Brandon Middle are 35% White, 34% African American, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Brandon Middle ranks 168th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,055 students attended Brandon Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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