- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Virginia Beach, VA
Kempsville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kempsville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510384001695
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kempsville Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #10 of 14
- middle schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kempsville Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kempsville Middle ranks #10 of 14 middle schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Kempsville Middle shrank from 738 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 510384001695 · Virginia Beach, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 14.8:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Kempsville Middle shrank from 738 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Kempsville Middle 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 727
Kempsville Middle
727 students
What this shows Kempsville Middle reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kempsville Middle compares
Kempsville Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Kempsville Middle 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 Kempsville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kempsville Middle'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 (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kempsville Middle
How many students attend Kempsville Middle?
Kempsville Middle has 727 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kempsville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kempsville Middle is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kempsville Middle?
32.9% of students at Kempsville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kempsville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kempsville Middle is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kempsville Middle?
Kempsville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Kempsville Middle rank among middle schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Kempsville Middle ranks #10 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 Kempsville Middle, 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.