Virginia Beach Middle

Summary:

Virginia Beach Middle is a public middle school serving 589 students in grades 6-8 in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, located in Virginia Beach, VA. The school has maintained a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between 77-178 out of the 415-422 middle schools in Virginia.

Virginia Beach Middle stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 53.31% White, 15.96% African American, 17.66% Hispanic, and 10.19% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Princess Anne Middle (74.14% White) and Larkspur Middle (28.84% White). Academically, the school consistently performs above the state average in SOL/Geometry, SOL/Algebra I, and SOL/Earth Science, with 100% proficiency rates. Its performance on the SOL/Writing assessment is particularly strong, with 71.5% proficiency in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district (63.8%) and state (55.46%) averages.

While Virginia Beach Middle's performance for its White and Multi-racial student subgroups ranks in the top 25-30% of Virginia middle schools, its performance for African American, Hispanic, and Disabled student subgroups is more average, ranking in the middle 50%. The school serves a more economically diverse population, with 50.76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby schools like Princess Anne Middle (14.43%) and Great Neck Middle (29.29%). Overall, Virginia Beach Middle provides a quality education to its diverse student body, with consistent academic performance and some standout areas of achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 600 25th St
       Virginia Beach, VA  23451


(757) 648-6050

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,789 Help


Feeder schools for Virginia Beach Middle:

Elementary:    Linkhorn Park Elementary
    Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy
    W.T. Cooke Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  589

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.3%
Hispanic:
17.7%
African American:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Compare Details Virginia Beach Middle ranks better than 57.3% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 10th 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 59.62. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach Middle is $12,789, which is the 3rd highest among 14 middle schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Virginia Beach Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia Beach Middle 178th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach Middle

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Rank History for all students at Virginia Beach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.79 107th 340 68.5%
2006 51.18 181st 383 52.7%
2007 49.35 201st 387 48.1%
2008 58.44 134th 391 65.7%
2009 53.14 167th 390 57.2%
2010 56.65 159th 408 61.0%
2011 57.11 148th 413 64.2%
2012 56.99 142nd 413 65.6%
2013 56.79 141st 416 66.1%
2014 54.60 165th 416 60.3%
2015 68.16 87th 412 78.9%
2016 63.96 108th 409 73.6%
2017 68.70 77th 415 81.4%
2018 60.86 131st 413 68.3%
2019 57.61 168th 424 60.4%
2021 70.05 81st 419 80.7%
2022 62.00 136th 415 67.2%
2023 68.83 128th 422 69.7%
2024 59.62 178th 417 57.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Virginia Beach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.75 74th 231 68.0%
2024 74.40 46th 237 80.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Virginia Beach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.03 181st 402 55.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Virginia Beach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.74 96th 411 76.6%
2024 57.91 189th 407 53.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Virginia Beach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.37 145th 278 47.8%
2024 63.22 86th 281 69.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Virginia Beach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.98 27th 114 76.3%
2024 53.87 58th 123 52.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Virginia Beach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.16 152nd 409 62.8%
2024 59.57 167th 407 59.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Virginia Beach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.84 129th 298 56.7%
2024 31.71 219th 299 26.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Virginia Beach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.10 102nd 275 62.9%
2024 50.12 135th 272 50.4%
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Rank History for White students at Virginia Beach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.67 80th 402 80.1%
2024 65.48 120th 396 69.7%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Virginia Beach 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 927 927
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 906 906
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 947 947
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 964 964
1993 724 205 15 25 0 n/a n/a 0 969
1994 628 193 27 32 0 n/a n/a 0 880
1995 769 220 23 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
1996 769 220 23 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
1997 710 225 25 50 0 n/a n/a 0 1010
1998 475 161 14 25 1 n/a n/a 0 676
1999 460 140 6 27 2 n/a n/a 0 635
2000 483 158 10 34 2 n/a n/a -4 683
2001 471 204 16 29 5 n/a n/a 0 725
2002 530 221 17 35 17 n/a n/a 0 820
2003 530 221 17 35 17 n/a n/a 0 820
2004 500 225 12 41 11 n/a n/a 0 789
2005 483 199 14 39 13 n/a n/a 3 751
2006 454 216 11 38 8 n/a n/a 0 727
2007 428 185 16 45 7 n/a n/a 12 693
2008 423 207 10 49 3 n/a n/a 14 706
2009 417 180 14 54 4 n/a n/a 27 696
2010 369 175 12 48 5 n/a n/a 23 632
2011 431 161 17 79 3 2 58 0 751
2012 490 147 19 73 3 2 54 0 788
2013 549 182 21 100 1 3 56 0 912
2014 541 203 20 96 2 3 62 0 927
2015 508 190 20 93 3 2 70 0 886
2016 486 179 13 91 0 1 75 0 845
2017 450 172 17 106 0 0 98 0 843
2018 480 183 18 108 1 1 88 0 879
2019 440 153 20 119 2 2 77 0 813
2020 406 121 20 139 6 0 58 0 750
2021 352 105 16 127 2 1 57 0 660
2022 318 103 23 118 1 0 56 0 619
2023 314 94 16 104 1 0 60 0 589

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 Virginia Beach Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 927 55.5 16.7 n/a
1990 906 59.9 15.1 n/a
1991 947 61.6 15.3 n/a
1992 964 62.7 15.3 n/a
1993 969 65.8 14.7 n/a
1994 880 53.8 n/a 22.7
1995 1057 n/a 0.0 30
1996 1057 n/a 0.0 30
1997 1010 n/a 0.0 32.9
1998 676 n/a 0.0 32.1
1999 635 54.0 11.8 40.8
2000 683 n/a 0.0 38.7
2001 725 59.2 12.2 42.2
2002 820 49.7 16.5 49.3
2003 820 49.7 16.5 49.3
2004 789 57.7 13.7 46.1
2005 751 61.7 12.2 44.1
2006 727 51.0 14.3 39.8
2007 693 52.5 13.2 47.9
2008 706 38.3 18.4 43.1
2009 696 37.6 18.5 44.5
2010 632 37.1 17.0 47.9
2011 751 37.8 19.8 40.9
2012 788 47.4 16.6 46.4
2013 912 49.6 18.3 37.3
2014 927 53.7 17.2 42.9
2015 886 53.0 16.7 40.7
2016 845 45.0 18.7 42.4
2017 843 53.1 15.8 38.8
2018 879 55.4 15.8 40.3
2019 813 52.2 15.5 39.9
2020 750 51.4 14.5 38.7
2021 660 47.8 13.7 n/a
2022 619 47.1 13.1 46.8
2023 589 40.0 14.7 50.8

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 Virginia Beach Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 927 55.5 16.7 n/a
1990 906 59.9 15.1 n/a
1991 947 61.6 15.3 n/a
1992 964 62.7 15.3 n/a
1993 969 65.8 14.7 n/a
1994 880 53.8 n/a 22.7
1995 1057 n/a 0.0 30
1996 1057 n/a 0.0 30
1997 1010 n/a 0.0 32.9
1998 676 n/a 0.0 32.1
1999 635 54.0 11.8 40.8
2000 683 n/a 0.0 38.7
2001 725 59.2 12.2 42.2
2002 820 49.7 16.5 49.3
2003 820 49.7 16.5 49.3
2004 789 57.7 13.7 46.1
2005 751 61.7 12.2 44.1
2006 727 51.0 14.3 39.8
2007 693 52.5 13.2 47.9
2008 706 38.3 18.4 43.1
2009 696 37.6 18.5 44.5
2010 632 37.1 17.0 47.9
2011 751 37.8 19.8 40.9
2012 788 47.4 16.6 46.4
2013 912 49.6 18.3 37.3
2014 927 53.7 17.2 42.9
2015 886 53.0 16.7 40.7
2016 845 45.0 18.7 42.4
2017 843 53.1 15.8 38.8
2018 879 55.4 15.8 40.3
2019 813 52.2 15.5 39.9
2020 750 51.4 14.5 38.7
2021 660 47.8 13.7 n/a
2022 619 47.1 13.1 46.8
2023 589 40.0 14.7 50.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Virginia Beach Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $184 (1.8%) $10,306 (98.2%) $10,490
2020 $158 (1.4%) $10,815 (98.6%) $10,973
2021 $487 (3.8%) $12,302 (96.2%) $12,789

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Virginia Beach Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 168th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 128th of 422 Middle schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach Middle)7663.8
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7968.7
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach Middle)8577.7
 7.3%
   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 (Virginia Beach Middle)5649.4
 6.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)6649.3
 16.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach Middle)8675.2
 10.8%
   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 (Virginia Beach Middle)8071.5
 8.5%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7563.8
 11.2%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach Middle)8252.4
 29.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8850.9
 37.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Virginia Beach Middle)8158.8
 22.2%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8456.2
 27.8%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach Middle)8182.4
 1.4%
   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 (Virginia Beach Middle)10097
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8789
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia Beach Middle)99100
 1%
   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 (Virginia Beach Middle)9898
   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 Students813589
 27.6%
African American15394
 38.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2016
 20%
Hispanic119104
 12.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White440314
 28.6%
Two or More Races7760
 22.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%50.8%
 10.9%


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Virginia Beach Middle ranks 178th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 589 students attended Virginia Beach Middle.

Students at Virginia Beach Middle are 53% White, 18% Hispanic, 16% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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