School overview
At a glance
Reported students
798
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532.5
Churchland Middle: 798 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Churchland Middle
Churchland Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Portsmouth. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Portsmouth City Public Schools. NCES reports 798 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (69.5%) and White (15.3%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Churchland Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 3 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.3%
- Hispanic7%
- Black69.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Portsmouth City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
William E. Waters Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
549 reported students
Cradock Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
516 reported students
Churchland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
721 reported students
Churchland Academy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
626 reported students
Cradock Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
616 reported students
Simonsdale Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
613 reported students