Middle Schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Summary:

The Virginia Beach City Public Schools district is home to 15 middle schools serving grades 6-8. This diverse district includes a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with some standout institutions ranking among the best in the state.

Two schools stand out as particularly high-achieving: Old Donation School and Princess Anne Middle. Both schools consistently rank in the top 30-40 middle schools statewide, with exceptional test scores and low rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, schools like Bayside Middle and Bayside 6th Grade Campus have much lower academic performance and higher rates of economically disadvantaged students.

Across the district, there is a wide range in key metrics like test scores, student-teacher ratios, and per-pupil spending. While increased funding does not necessarily translate to better outcomes, the data suggests socioeconomic factors play a significant role in influencing student achievement. Overall, the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district demonstrates both strengths and areas for improvement in its middle school offerings.

District Detail

2512 George Mason Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456-6038

(757) 263-1007

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 129 Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 64,731

Primary Schools: 55
Middle Schools: 15
High Schools: 12
Alternative Schools: 0

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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
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
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
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 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	628	61	10.2	96.3%	100 (15.9%)	340 (54.1%)	106 (16.9%)	13 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (10.4%)	42.3	265^th of 419 public middle schools	36.8%		32.8	308^th of 417 public middle schools	26.1%	43	100.0	100.0	98.0					50.9	51.2		49.0	94.1					72.3	66.8	69.2		$16,229	$1,936	$14,293
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
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	1,039	66	15.6	30.1%	674 (64.9%)	103 (9.9%)	130 (12.5%)	29 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	97 (9.3%)	81.6	37^th of 419 public middle schools	91.2%		81.4	47^th of 417 public middle schools	88.7%	10	100.0	100.0	96.7				80.4		47.5		80.8	100.0				87.9	89.0	88.6	92.3		$13,343	$894	$12,449
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	1,193	76	15.6	47.3%	534 (44.8%)	311 (26.1%)	168 (14.1%)	45 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	130 (10.9%)	58.6	186^th of 419 public middle schools	55.6%		65.1	146^th of 417 public middle schools	65.0%	40	94.2	100.0	98.1				59.4	49.8	40.0		58.9	97.3				79.8	81.6	79.7	79.7		$13,654	$999	$12,654
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
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	727	73	9.9	93.8%	356 (49.0%)	202 (27.8%)	80 (11.0%)	13 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (10.0%)	60.2	174^th of 419 public middle schools	58.5%		54.1	208^th of 417 public middle schools	50.1%	34	88.9	100.0	100.0				76.6	50.0	53.8		52.6	92.6				75.1	74.8	82.0	77.4		$19,932	$1,362	$18,570
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
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
Virginia Beach Middle	Public	6-8	600 25th St	Virginia Beach	23451	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-6050	685	42	16.3	61.5%	326 (47.6%)	131 (19.1%)	136 (19.9%)	19 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (10.1%)	62.7	161^st of 419 public middle schools	61.6%		59.6	178^th of 417 public middle schools	57.3%	17	100.0	100.0	100.0				72.9	55.0	59.0		53.4	98.0				80.4	79.0	77.9	74.5		$15,921	$859	$15,061
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
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

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Tidewater Regional Alternative Educational Project	3.6 mi	5
Norfolk City Public Schools	3.74 mi	50	109^th
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms	4.67 mi	23
Chesapeake City Public Schools	5.83 mi	48	31^st
Southeastern Virginia Training Center	6.35 mi	1

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.