At a glance
Reported students
1,033
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
Plaza Middle: 1,033 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
15.5:1 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
- 1,011
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Plaza Middle
Plaza 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 1,033 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, 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 (45.9%) and Black (23.6%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. 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 Plaza Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.6 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 3.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.5
- 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
- White45.9%
- Hispanic13.3%
- Black23.6%
- Asian5.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11.6%
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
Brandon Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,053 reported students
Corporate Landing Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
995 reported students
Salem Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,072 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 Plaza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnhaven Middle Middle · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 06–08 | 727 | 3.4 mi |
| Larkspur Middle Middle · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,488 | 3.7 mi |
| Landstown Middle Middle · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,272 | 4 mi |
| Old Donation School Middle · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 03–08 | 1,377 | 4.2 mi |
| Independence Middle Middle · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,193 | 4.4 mi |
| Kempsville Middle Middle · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 06–08 | 727 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Plaza Middle
What grades does Plaza Middle serve?
Plaza 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 Plaza Middle?
Plaza Middle reported 1,033 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,011 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Plaza Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 1,033 students and 66.6 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 Plaza Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Plaza Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Plaza Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Plaza Middle in?
Plaza 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 Plaza Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lynnhaven Middle (3.4 mi), Larkspur Middle (3.7 mi), Landstown Middle (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.