Is Independence Middle a good school?

Independence Middle ranks 146 th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Independence Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,208 students attended Independence Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Independence Middle?

Students at Independence Middle are 47% White, 25% African American, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Independence Middle

Summary:

Independence Middle is a public middle school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 1,189. 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.

Independence Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 50.29% White, 21.53% African American, 11.61% Hispanic, and 5.05% Asian students. This diversity is higher compared to some of the nearby schools like Larkspur Middle, Lynnhaven Middle, and Kempsville Middle. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Virginia middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 136-172 over the past several years. Its performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally on par with or slightly above the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district and the state averages, particularly in subjects like Geometry, Algebra I, and Earth Science.

Independence Middle has a relatively high percentage of students (48.36%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families compared to some of the nearby schools like Great Neck Middle (29.29%) and Kempsville Middle (38.08%). The school's performance on SOL tests varies across different student subgroups, ranking highly for Asian and Hispanic students but relatively lower for African American and low socioeconomic status students compared to their peers in the state. Additionally, Independence Middle is located less than a mile from Old Donation School, a highly-ranked public magnet school, which may create opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing between the two schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1370 Dunstan Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23455-4960

(757) 648-4600

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
146^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,923

Feeder schools for Independence Middle:

Elementary:	Hermitage Elementary
	Malibu Elementary
	Pembroke Elementary
	Pembroke Meadows Elementary
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	Thalia Elementary
	Windsor Woods Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 1,208

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.8%

African American:

24.9%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Independence Middle ranks better than 65% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 8^th among 14 ranked middle schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Independence Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.8%), African American (24.9%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence Middle is 16.5. 8 middle schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence Middle is $10,923. 9 middle schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Independence Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence Middle 146^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Independence Middle in the ranking list.)

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Virginia Beach City Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Independence Middle

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Rank History for all students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	63.40	130^th	340	61.8%
2006	59.11	129^th	383	66.3%
2007	52.09	186^th	387	51.9%
2008	54.75	170^th	391	56.5%
2009	51.50	181^st	390	53.6%
2010	49.98	205^th	408	49.8%
2011	48.18	221^st	413	46.5%
2012	58.13	133^rd	413	67.8%
2013	52.20	174^th	416	58.2%
2014	53.81	174^th	416	58.2%
2015	60.74	141^st	412	65.8%
2016	61.52	122^nd	409	70.2%
2017	65.10	97^th	415	76.6%
2018	59.03	143^rd	413	65.4%
2019	61.52	146^th	424	65.6%
2021	59.39	136^th	419	67.5%
2022	56.67	172^nd	415	58.6%
2023	59.80	168^th	422	60.2%
2024	65.07	146^th	417	65.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.99	100^th	231	56.7%
2024	61.92	81^st	237	65.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.01	4^th	122	96.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.70	123^rd	402	69.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.89	187^th	411	54.5%
2024	63.07	158^th	407	61.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.63	123^rd	278	55.8%
2024	59.19	105^th	281	62.6%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.75	63^rd	114	44.7%
2024	53.13	61^st	123	50.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.14	145^th	409	64.5%
2024	66.35	128^th	407	68.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.80	97^th	132	26.5%
2024	81.47	3^rd	128	97.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.56	154^th	298	48.3%
2024	57.11	134^th	299	55.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.80	67^th	275	75.6%
2024	73.55	61^st	272	77.6%

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Rank History for White students at Independence Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.46	192^nd	402	52.2%
2024	60.49	152^nd	396	61.6%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, March 19, 2022

Special needs services are lacking Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 28, 2018

Removed my child from public school due to the negligence of the Principals, and teachers at this school. Several teachers were proven to have lied about behaviors of children, investigations were not done properly, and the overall principal was proven to have lied about actions that he said he would take. Anytime you have a face to face meeting with anyone at this school, ensure that you send a follow up e-mail writing exactly what was discussed, because if you ever need to take up issues higher, the staff inherits a sudden case of amnesia. There is currently a petition that parents are getting signed that state that they do not feel safe with current administration at that school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Independence 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	1196	1196
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1187	1187
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1242	1242
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1266	1266
1993	1005	167	44	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	1243
1994	1041	226	47	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	1341
1995	1081	278	37	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	1420
1996	1081	278	37	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	1420
1997	1047	243	32	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	1349
1998	1073	248	31	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	1385
1999	1034	277	30	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	1382
2000	974	303	34	46	0	n/a	n/a	-4	1353
2001	918	285	44	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	1289
2002	1078	325	50	67	1	n/a	n/a	0	1521
2003	1078	325	50	67	1	n/a	n/a	0	1521
2004	1075	368	50	60	5	n/a	n/a	5	1563
2005	1025	358	61	69	10	n/a	n/a	19	1542
2006	952	305	48	75	14	n/a	n/a	38	1432
2007	912	307	48	80	14	n/a	n/a	54	1415
2008	857	304	50	78	12	n/a	n/a	49	1350
2009	783	286	43	87	7	n/a	n/a	56	1262
2010	760	308	61	89	5	n/a	n/a	47	1270
2011	701	292	43	122	6	7	83	0	1254
2012	771	281	57	117	6	7	72	0	1311
2013	756	268	60	111	8	8	65	0	1276
2014	761	290	68	108	9	7	69	0	1312
2015	729	290	59	125	7	5	90	0	1305
2016	727	268	49	131	4	5	101	0	1285
2017	673	258	45	124	7	2	100	0	1209
2018	667	256	45	152	5	2	104	0	1231
2019	683	259	58	168	7	0	117	0	1292
2020	659	282	54	178	5	2	122	0	1302
2021	637	264	58	160	4	3	132	0	1258
2022	590	266	50	159	3	3	126	0	1197
2023	598	256	60	138	3	1	133	0	1189
2024	565	301	50	151	2	2	137	0	1208

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Independence Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1196	70.6	16.9	n/a
1990	1187	73.4	16.1	n/a
1991	1242	74.4	16.6	n/a
1992	1266	75.8	16.7	n/a
1993	1243	84.3	14.7	n/a
1994	1341	71.5	n/a	14.1
1995	1420	n/a	0.0	18
1996	1420	n/a	0.0	18
1997	1349	n/a	0.0	19.8
1998	1385	n/a	0.0	17.3
1999	1382	89.8	15.4	25.3
2000	1353	n/a	0.0	24.3
2001	1289	91.0	14.2	23.1
2002	1521	83.0	18.3	30.3
2003	1521	83.0	18.3	30.3
2004	1563	94.0	16.6	33.1
2005	1542	95.0	16.2	30.8
2006	1432	92.0	15.6	25.4
2007	1415	95.1	14.9	30.1
2008	1350	68.4	19.7	26.7
2009	1262	64.1	19.7	29.5
2010	1270	64.9	19.5	33.2
2011	1254	64.6	19.3	31.7
2012	1311	74.8	17.5	38.7
2013	1276	73.4	17.3	30.6
2014	1312	72.8	18.0	38.9
2015	1305	76.0	17.1	40.4
2016	1285	69.0	18.6	37.8
2017	1209	73.1	16.5	39.2
2018	1231	73.7	16.6	41
2019	1292	76.8	16.8	40.7
2020	1302	76.3	17.0	40.9
2021	1258	78.6	15.9	n/a
2022	1197	76.7	15.6	44.4
2023	1189	76.0	15.6	48.4
2024	1208	73.0	16.5	47.8

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 Independence Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1196	70.6	16.9	n/a
1990	1187	73.4	16.1	n/a
1991	1242	74.4	16.6	n/a
1992	1266	75.8	16.7	n/a
1993	1243	84.3	14.7	n/a
1994	1341	71.5	n/a	14.1
1995	1420	n/a	0.0	18
1996	1420	n/a	0.0	18
1997	1349	n/a	0.0	19.8
1998	1385	n/a	0.0	17.3
1999	1382	89.8	15.4	25.3
2000	1353	n/a	0.0	24.3
2001	1289	91.0	14.2	23.1
2002	1521	83.0	18.3	30.3
2003	1521	83.0	18.3	30.3
2004	1563	94.0	16.6	33.1
2005	1542	95.0	16.2	30.8
2006	1432	92.0	15.6	25.4
2007	1415	95.1	14.9	30.1
2008	1350	68.4	19.7	26.7
2009	1262	64.1	19.7	29.5
2010	1270	64.9	19.5	33.2
2011	1254	64.6	19.3	31.7
2012	1311	74.8	17.5	38.7
2013	1276	73.4	17.3	30.6
2014	1312	72.8	18.0	38.9
2015	1305	76.0	17.1	40.4
2016	1285	69.0	18.6	37.8
2017	1209	73.1	16.5	39.2
2018	1231	73.7	16.6	41
2019	1292	76.8	16.8	40.7
2020	1302	76.3	17.0	40.9
2021	1258	78.6	15.9	n/a
2022	1197	76.7	15.6	44.4
2023	1189	76.0	15.6	48.4
2024	1208	73.0	16.5	47.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Independence Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$305 (3.2%)	$9,304 (96.8%)	$9,609
2020	$368 (3.6%)	$9,750 (96.4%)	$10,118
2021	$584 (5.3%)	$10,339 (94.7%)	$10,923

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 146^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 168^th of 422 Middle schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Independence Middle)	79	59.2	19.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)	79	68.7	10.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Independence Middle)	81	80.8	0.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)	84	81.2	2.8%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Independence Middle)	67	55.5	11.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)	66	49.3	16.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Independence Middle)	86	82.2	3.8%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)	85	80.5	4.5%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Independence Middle)	76	57.1	18.9%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)	75	63.8	11.2%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Independence Middle)	90	38	52%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)	88	50.9	37.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Independence Middle)	84	47.3	36.7%
8th Grade Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)	84	56.2	27.8%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Independence Middle)	84	76	8%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)	83	81.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Independence Middle)	100	96	4%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)	87	89	2%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Independence Middle)	100	99	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)	94	89	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Earth Science (Independence Middle)	100	97	3%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)	88	92	4%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)	81	72	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1292	1189	8%
African American	259	256	1.2%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	58	60	3.4%
Hispanic	168	138	17.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	683	598	12.4%
Two or More Races	117	133	13.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.7%	48.4%	7.6%

Schools Near Independence Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Mathematics (2024)						SOL Science (2024)		SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)						SOL Geography (2024)	SOL Civics and Economics (2024)		SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Independence Middle	Public	6-8	1370 Dunstan Ln	Virginia Beach	23455	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4600	1,208	73	16.5	47.8%	565 (46.8%)	301 (24.9%)	151 (12.5%)	50 (4.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	137 (11.3%)	65.1	146^th of 417 public middle schools	65.0%		59.8	168^th of 422 public middle schools	60.2%	22	98.0	100.0	98.1				66.3	49.1	50.7		57.1	97.3				80.9	79.0	80.5			84.6		$10,923	$584	$10,339
Old Donation School	Public, Magnet	2-8	4633 Honeygrove Road	Virginia Beach	23455	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 648-3240	1,345	84	15.9	14.6%	771 (57.3%)	75 (5.6%)	89 (6.6%)	264 (19.6%)	3 (0.2%)	9 (0.7%)	134 (10.0%)	86.8	14^th of 417 public middle schools	96.6%		88.9	11^th of 422 public middle schools	97.4%	3	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.2	100.0	99.2				99.2		100.0	99.2	100.0	99.2	100.0	100.0	100.0			100.0	99.2	$10,485	$531	$9,954
Bayside 6th Grade Campus	Public	6	4722 Jericho Road	Virginia Beach	23462	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 648-4440	316	33	9.6	92.1%	55 (17.4%)	165 (52.2%)	54 (17.1%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (10.4%)								(n/a)							68.5									73.1							$14,431	$1,465	$12,967
Bayside Middle	Public	6-8	965 Newtown Rd	Virginia Beach	23462	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 648-4400	702	58	12.1	94.4%	90 (12.8%)	405 (57.7%)	112 (16.0%)	20 (2.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (10.1%)	32.8	308^th of 417 public middle schools	26.1%		43.9	256^th of 422 public middle schools	39.3%	52	87.5	96.9	98.6					48.0	43.2		34.6	93.2					68.4	62.3			64.4		$14,177	$1,460	$12,716
Great Neck Middle	Public	6-8	1848 North Great Neck Rd	Virginia Beach	23454	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4550	1,059	63	16.8	30.0%	680 (64.2%)	109 (10.3%)	134 (12.7%)	30 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	100 (9.4%)	81.4	47^th of 417 public middle schools	88.7%		86.6	20^th of 422 public middle schools	95.3%	27	100.0	100.0	97.0				82.6		36.2		77.3	97.8				86.8	86.8	89.1			92.6		$11,434	$675	$10,759
Plaza Middle	Public	6-8	3080 S Lynnhaven Rd	Virginia Beach	23452	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4900	1,055	68	15.5	44.8%	471 (44.6%)	262 (24.8%)	133 (12.6%)	61 (5.8%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	121 (11.5%)	68.6	120^th of 417 public middle schools	71.2%		68.5	129^th of 422 public middle schools	69.4%	9	98.7	100.0	99.2				71.9	54.6	42.6		52.3	96.6				86.0	88.0	79.7			79.1		$12,130	$483	$11,647
Larkspur Middle	Public	6-8	4696 Princess Anne Rd	Virginia Beach	23462	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4800	1,483	97	15.2	72.4%	422 (28.5%)	514 (34.7%)	287 (19.4%)	62 (4.2%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	188 (12.7%)	50.4	226^th of 417 public middle schools	45.8%		55	200^th of 422 public middle schools	52.6%	26	95.2	100.0	99.3				65.5	36.6	53.5		44.6	95.4				71.7	76.2	71.5			70.3		$10,655	$804	$9,851
Lynnhaven Middle	Public	6-8	1250 Bayne Dr	Virginia Beach	23454	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4850	722	70	10.2	68.0%	343 (47.5%)	197 (27.3%)	89 (12.3%)	16 (2.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	72 (10.0%)	54.1	208^th of 417 public middle schools	50.1%		57	185^th of 422 public middle schools	56.2%	23	87.5	100.0	95.6				72.1	55.7	52.2		42.2	95.2				73.0	75.7	75.3			70.2		$11,593	$683	$10,910
Kempsville Middle	Public	6-8	860 Churchill Dr	Virginia Beach	23464	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4700	701	46	15.1	39.9%	369 (52.6%)	136 (19.4%)	74 (10.6%)	39 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.3%)	73 (10.4%)	66	136^th of 417 public middle schools	67.4%		70.3	121^st of 422 public middle schools	71.3%	15	100.0	100.0	97.1				76.8	59.3	59.1		60.1	98.8				75.3	77.5	74.2			84.5		$11,836	$558	$11,278
Azalea Gardens Middle	Public	6-8	7721 Azalea Garden Rd	Norfolk	23518	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 531-3000	808	54	14.9	89.1%	220 (27.2%)	324 (40.1%)	166 (20.5%)	18 (2.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	75 (9.3%)	26.7	333^rd of 417 public middle schools	20.1%		20.1	367^th of 422 public middle schools	13.0%	34	75.0	96.0	96.4				50.4	26.0	47.3		37.8	100.0				56.7	62.0	62.2	90.9	89.9	54.8		$7,070	$242	$6,829

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