At a glance
Reported students
1,053
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
Brandon Middle: 1,053 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,053
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Virginia Beach. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Virginia Beach City Public Schools. NCES reports 1,053 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (34.9%) and Black (31.2%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Brandon Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.8 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.9%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black31.2%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial12.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Great Neck Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,039 reported students
Salem Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,072 reported students
Plaza Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,033 reported students
Corporate Landing Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
995 reported students
Independence Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,193 reported students
Landstown Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,272 reported students
Public schools near Brandon Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempsville Middle Middle · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 06–08 | 727 | 2.5 mi |
| Indian River Middle Middle · Chesapeake City Public Schools | 06–08 | 743 | 2.5 mi |
| Salem Middle Middle · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,072 | 2.6 mi |
| Greenbrier Middle Middle · Chesapeake City Public Schools | 06–08 | 788 | 3 mi |
| Larkspur Middle Middle · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,488 | 3.2 mi |
| Oscar Smith Middle Middle · Chesapeake City Public Schools | 06–08 | 967 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brandon Middle
What grades does Brandon Middle serve?
Brandon Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
How many students attend Brandon Middle?
Brandon Middle reported 1,053 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,053 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brandon Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 1,053 students and 68.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Brandon Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brandon Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Virginia Beach City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Brandon Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Brandon Middle in?
Brandon Middle is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, based in Virginia Beach, VA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brandon Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kempsville Middle (2.5 mi), Indian River Middle (2.5 mi), Salem Middle (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.