Enrollment
727
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Virginia Beach, VA
Lynnhaven Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lynnhaven Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510384001702
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynnhaven Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools.
- #13 of 14
- middle schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynnhaven Middle has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynnhaven Middle ranks #13 of 14 middle schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynnhaven Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynnhaven Middle
Lynnhaven Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, enrolling 727 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, Lynnhaven Middle is leaner than roughly 96% of Virginia schools and 30% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.5% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 727 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 316 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 727 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Virginia Beach's middle schools, it stands alongside Larkspur Middle (1,488 students): Lynnhaven Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 15.8:1).
Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students) and Kempsville High (2,046 students) alongside Lynnhaven Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lynnhaven Middle compares
Lynnhaven Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 15% | 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
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$14,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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
143
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Lynnhaven Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, which includes Lynnhaven Middle.
$14,118
Per student
-4%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 39.7%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lynnhaven Middle 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 | Similar 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 Lynnhaven Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lynnhaven Middle
How many students attend Lynnhaven Middle?
Lynnhaven Middle has 727 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynnhaven Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynnhaven Middle is 9.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 38% 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 Lynnhaven Middle?
66.5% of students at Lynnhaven Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynnhaven Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lynnhaven Middle is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynnhaven Middle?
Lynnhaven Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lynnhaven Middle rank among middle schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynnhaven Middle ranks #13 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.
Is Lynnhaven Middle a good school?
Lynnhaven Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Besides Lynnhaven 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.
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