Summary:
The zip code 23464 in Virginia Beach, Virginia is home to three middle schools: Salem Middle, Brandon Middle, and Kempsville Middle. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district.
Among the three schools, Salem Middle stands out as the top performer, ranking 43rd out of 422 middle schools in Virginia and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's impressive test scores, with 97.5% of 8th graders proficient or better in Geometry and 100% of 7th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, contribute to its strong academic reputation. Additionally, Salem Middle has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state and district averages, and it spends less per student than the other two schools in the area.
In contrast, Brandon Middle and Kempsville Middle have lower statewide rankings and test scores, though they still perform reasonably well compared to state and district averages. The data suggests that socioeconomic factors, such as the higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Brandon Middle, may contribute to the performance differences between the schools. Additionally, the lower student-teacher ratio at Kempsville Middle may be a contributing factor to its relatively stronger performance compared to Brandon Middle.
Thank you for your feedback!