Summary:
In ZIP code 23661, there is just one middle school: C. Alton Lindsay Middle, serving grades 6–8 in Hampton, Virginia, as part of Hampton City Public Schools. With 612 students and 80% receiving free/reduced lunch, this high-poverty school has shown notable academic momentum in recent years, rising from the 24th to the 45th percentile in state rankings between 2023–2024 and 2025–2026.
The school’s most impressive strengths are in advanced math and overall attendance. In 2025–2026, 8th-grade Geometry and 7th-grade Algebra I both posted 100% proficiency, while 8th-grade Algebra I reached 97.62%—all above state averages. Chronic absenteeism is just 7.5%, matching the district and half the state average, which suggests a strong school climate despite economic challenges. The student-teacher ratio is 13.4:1, and per-student spending is $9,671. Math proficiency is generally solid, with 6th-grade math (70.79%) and 7th-grade math (54.07%) both outperforming state averages. However, reading remains the biggest weakness: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade reading proficiency all trail the district by about 7 points and the state by about 6 points, with scores landing between 66% and 68%.
The overall picture is one of a school on the rise. C. Alton Lindsay Middle has moved up 89 ranking spots in two years and has improved significantly in 8th-grade math (from 40.67% to 57.43%) and 8th-grade reading (from 60.93% to 67.81%). Its 7th-grade math, while the lowest math score at the school, still beats both the district and state averages. The combination of low absenteeism, effective use of moderate resources, and standout performance in accelerated math courses suggests the school is building a strong foundation. If reading proficiency can be lifted to at least state averages, this school has a realistic path toward becoming a higher-rated middle school in the next few years.
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