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Landstown Middle

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Landstown Middle ranks 122 nd of 419 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

122^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 419 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 71% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

Landstown Middle is a public middle school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,265 students. It is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, which is ranked 25th out of 129 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Landstown Middle consistently performs well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Landstown Middle had 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I for 8th and 7th grades, respectively, outperforming the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and state averages. The school has also been ranked among the top 3 middle schools in Virginia for English Language Learner (ELL) student performance for the past two school years, indicating strong support and programming for this student population.

Landstown Middle performs well compared to many of the nearby middle schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, outperforming schools like Brandon Middle and Larkspur Middle on various academic measures. Landstown Middle's Hispanic and Multi-racial student subgroups have consistently performed at high levels, with some of the highest rankings in the state among their peers. The school's increased investment in resources, with per-student spending rising from $9,545 in 2018-2019 to $10,554 in 2020-2021, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.9 to 17.4 over the past few years, may be contributing to its strong academic performance.

1,272

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,304

Per pupil spending ?

39.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2204 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

(757) 648-4750

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Students who attend Landstown Middle usually attend:

High:

Landstown High

Feeder schools for Landstown Middle:

Elementary:	Landstown Elementary
	New Castle Elementary
	North Landing Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.7%

African American:

24.8%

Hispanic:

13.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 83rd percentile in 2021 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (79% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Above the Virginia median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 83rd-percentile peak (2021) to 71st (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg78%

Virginia avg69%

122^nd of 419

Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 37% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 14Middle Schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools

25^th of 129Virginia Beach City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	68.7	122 of 419	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	73.8	89 of 417	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	95 of 422	77.5%	★★★★☆
2022	68.7	98 of 415	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	71.8	70 of 419	83.3%	★★★★☆
2019	62.1	140 of 424	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.4	113 of 413	72.6%	★★★★☆
2017	60.2	133 of 415	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.7	115 of 409	71.9%	★★★★☆
2015	57.9	153 of 412	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.4	100 of 416	76.0%	★★★★☆
2013	50.2	189 of 416	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.3	151 of 413	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.3	116 of 413	71.9%	★★★★☆
2010	64.8	102 of 408	75.0%	★★★★☆
2009	67.4	74 of 390	81.0%	★★★★☆
2008	68.6	78 of 391	80.1%	★★★★☆
2007	69.0	77 of 387	80.1%	★★★★☆
2006	71.1	52 of 383	86.4%	★★★★☆
2005	72.9	72 of 340	78.8%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	53.4	139 of 297	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.2	100 of 299	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.4	102 of 298	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	58.6	64 of 136	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.2	45 of 128	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.7	23 of 132	82.6%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	68.3	70 of 281	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	61.0	92 of 278	66.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	97.8	3 of 135	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	97.4	2 of 122	98.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	65.1	139 of 403	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.9	76 of 407	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	75.7	81 of 411	80.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	72.8	63 of 279	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	29 of 272	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	89.5	12 of 275	95.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	65.8	119 of 403	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	73.0	82 of 402	79.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	70.4	111 of 404	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	72.2	95 of 407	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	74.2	99 of 409	75.8%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	50.8	67 of 130	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	67.6	26 of 123	78.9%	★★★★☆
2023	59.2	45 of 114	60.5%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	97 of 244	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.4	45 of 237	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	73.2	52 of 231	77.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	72.7	75 of 400	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	73.4	74 of 396	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	71.6	88 of 402	78.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)98th percentile+27 vs school

White (2025)81st percentile+10 vs school

Hispanic (2025)77th percentile+7 vs school

Disabled (2024)75th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)73rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)70th percentile~ school

Female (2025)66th percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)60th percentile-11 vs school

African American (2025)53rd percentile-18 vs school

Asian (2025)53rd percentile-18 vs school

Military Connected (2025)48th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+3 vs state

Algebra I98%+4 vs state

Earth Science97%+7 vs state

Civics and Economics83%+10 vs state

English Reading82%+10 vs state

Science74%+8 vs state

Mathematics58%~ state avg

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by a parent
Sunday, May 6, 2012

This school is terrible if your kid is being bullied. The administration turns a blind eye. Fights happen constantly. Not happy one bit!!!! Close Quote

Schools Near Landstown Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Mathematics (2025)						SOL Science (2025)		SOL Earth Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)						SOL Civics and Economics (2025)	SOL VA Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 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
Landstown Middle	Public	6-8	2204 Recreation Dr	Virginia Beach	23456	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4750	1,272	75	17.0	39.3%	492 (38.7%)	315 (24.8%)	176 (13.8%)	137 (10.8%)	4 (0.3%)	12 (0.9%)	136 (10.7%)	68.7	122^nd of 419 public middle schools	70.9%		73.8	89^th of 417 public middle schools	78.7%	33	100.0	100.0	96.9				69.7	42.1	50.9		74.0	97.2				84.0	80.0	83.5	83.4		$13,304	$941	$12,363
Salem Middle	Public	6-8	2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy	Virginia Beach	23464	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-5000	1,072	61	17.6	36.1%	380 (35.4%)	228 (21.3%)	152 (14.2%)	160 (14.9%)	3 (0.3%)	10 (0.9%)	139 (13.0%)	74.8	87^th of 419 public middle schools	79.2%		78.6	67^th of 417 public middle schools	83.9%	20	97.5	100.0	98.8				71.5		41.9		68.4	94.4				84.3	87.8	88.3	84.6		$13,081	$996	$12,086
Princess Anne Middle	Public	6-8	2323 Holland Road	Virginia Beach	23453	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4950	1,358	76	17.9	14.7%	991 (73.0%)	46 (3.4%)	141 (10.4%)	48 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.5%)	125 (9.2%)	84.9	24^th of 419 public middle schools	94.3%		85.1	22^nd of 417 public middle schools	94.7%	2	98.9	100.0	98.6				83.5	68.4	64.6		81.4	100.0				93.4	94.3	92.0	92.0		$13,018	$897	$12,121
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	1,488	87	17.1	76.3%	427 (28.7%)	529 (35.6%)	290 (19.5%)	55 (3.7%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	180 (12.1%)	44.6	250^th of 419 public middle schools	40.3%		50.4	226^th of 417 public middle schools	45.8%	24	91.0	98.3	96.3				60.8	40.1	39.3		45.4	97.2				69.7	71.0	75.2	73.4		$13,929	$1,339	$12,590
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	727	48	15.2	42.5%	348 (47.9%)	154 (21.2%)	81 (11.1%)	41 (5.6%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.5%)	90 (12.4%)	63.5	155^th of 419 public middle schools	63.0%		66	136^th of 417 public middle schools	67.4%	19	100.0	100.0	100.0				70.2	60.7	50.8		60.0	95.0				76.7	82.5	77.9	78.5		$15,157	$929	$14,227
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	1,033	67	15.5	44.6%	474 (45.9%)	244 (23.6%)	137 (13.3%)	54 (5.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	120 (11.6%)	70.2	116^th of 419 public middle schools	72.3%		68.6	120^th of 417 public middle schools	71.2%	4	98.9	100.0	99.2				64.2	24.7	58.1		60.0	100.0				81.4	83.5	88.8	86.6		$14,077	$828	$13,249
Brandon Middle	Public	6-8	1700 Pope St	Virginia Beach	23464	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4450	1,053	69	15.3	67.4%	368 (34.9%)	329 (31.2%)	132 (12.5%)	77 (7.3%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.9%)	136 (12.9%)	55.9	197^th of 419 public middle schools	53.0%		61.1	168^th of 417 public middle schools	59.7%	29	96.3	100.0	96.6				55.1	35.1	49.5		58.8	97.1				73.7	81.6	79.5	80.5		$14,006	$890	$13,115
Corporate Landing Middle	Public	6-8	1597 Corporate Landing Pkwy	Virginia Beach	23454	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4500	995	63	15.6	44.9%	497 (49.9%)	177 (17.8%)	136 (13.7%)	39 (3.9%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	138 (13.9%)	60.5	170^th of 419 public middle schools	59.4%		55.3	201^st of 417 public middle schools	51.8%	31	94.4	94.1	87.7				62.0	49.2	66.5		66.5	97.0				78.4	73.7	84.9	82.1		$14,761	$1,135	$13,626
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	329	37	8.7	99.7%	77 (23.4%)	172 (52.3%)	43 (13.1%)	13 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.0%)								(n/a)							66.6									69.1
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	1,377	86	15.9	14.3%	761 (55.3%)	72 (5.2%)	95 (6.9%)	285 (20.7%)	4 (0.3%)	10 (0.7%)	150 (10.9%)	85.7	18^th of 419 public middle schools	95.7%		86.8	14^th of 417 public middle schools	96.6%	4	100.0	100.0		100.0	100.0	100.0				99.2		100.0	100.0	100.0	99.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$12,549	$657	$11,892

Frequently Asked Questions about Landstown Middle

Is Landstown Middle a good school?

Landstown Middle ranks 122^nd of 419 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Landstown Middle attend?

Students who attend Landstown Middle usually go on to attend Landstown High

How many students attend Landstown Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,272 students attended Landstown Middle.

What district is Landstown Middle in?

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Landstown Middle?

Students at Landstown Middle are 39% White, 25% African American, 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 11% Two or more races.

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