- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Middle
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Beach Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510384001721
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Beach Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #11 of 14
- middle schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia Beach Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Beach Middle ranks #11 of 14 middle schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Virginia Beach Middle grew from 589 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 510384001721 · Virginia Beach, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 17.1:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Virginia Beach Middle grew from 589 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Virginia Beach 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 685
Virginia Beach Middle
685 students
What this shows Virginia Beach Middle reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia Beach Middle compares
Virginia Beach Middle is a growing 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 22% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Beach 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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Beach Middle
How many students attend Virginia Beach Middle?
Virginia Beach Middle has 685 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Beach Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Beach Middle is 17.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virginia Beach Middle?
44.7% of students at Virginia Beach Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Beach Middle?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Beach Middle is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Beach Middle?
Virginia Beach Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Virginia Beach Middle rank among middle schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Beach Middle ranks #11 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 Virginia Beach 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.