- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Virginia Beach, VA
Bayside 6th Grade Campus
Federal NCES profile for Bayside 6th Grade Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510384002979
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayside 6th Grade Campus earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 14
- middle schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayside 6th Grade Campus has class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside 6th Grade Campus ranks #1 of 14 middle schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384002979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Bayside 6th Grade Campus held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 510384002979 · Virginia Beach, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 9.4:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Bayside 6th Grade Campus held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bayside 6th Grade Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Landstown High
Landstown High
2,152 students
- Kempsville Hig
Kempsville High
2,046 students
- Bayside High
Bayside High
1,984 students
- Tallwood High
Tallwood High
1,890 students
- Floyd Kellam H
Floyd Kellam High
1,842 students
- This school 329
Bayside 6th Grade Campus
329 students
What this shows Bayside 6th Grade Campus reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayside 6th Grade Campus compares
Bayside 6th Grade Campus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 3% in Virginia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
White 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Bayside 6th Grade Campus is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Virginia Beach City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayside 6th Grade Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayside 6th Grade Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Virginia Beach
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Larkspur Middle
Standard public school
1,488 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Princess Anne Middle
Standard public school
1,358 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Landstown Middle
Standard public school
1,272 students 15:1 students per teacher
Independence Middle
Standard public school
1,193 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Salem Middle
Standard public school
1,072 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Brandon Middle
Standard public school
1,053 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayside 6th Grade Campus
How many students attend Bayside 6th Grade Campus?
Bayside 6th Grade Campus has 329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayside 6th Grade Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayside 6th Grade Campus is 9.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayside 6th Grade Campus?
92.0% of students at Bayside 6th Grade Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayside 6th Grade Campus?
The largest demographic group at Bayside 6th Grade Campus is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayside 6th Grade Campus?
Bayside 6th Grade Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bayside 6th Grade Campus rank among middle schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside 6th Grade Campus ranks #1 of 14 middle schools in Virginia Beach, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Virginia Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Besides Bayside 6th Grade Campus, Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students), Kempsville High (2,046 students), and Bayside High (1,984 students). See the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district page for the complete list.