At a glance
Reported students
666
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586.5
Berkeley Middle: 666 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
14.6:1 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
- 641
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Berkeley Middle
Berkeley Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Williamsburg. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. NCES reports 666 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, 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 (49.8%) and Black (19.2%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Berkeley Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.5 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 2 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
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.42
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.58
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.8%
- Hispanic17.6%
- Black19.2%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.2%
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
Not reported as 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 Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Toano Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
704 reported students
Lois Hornsby Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
805 reported students
James Blair Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
505 reported students
Matoaka Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
595 reported students
Norge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
578 reported students
Laurel Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Public schools near Berkeley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg Other · Eastern St Hosp | PK–12 | — | 1.3 mi |
| James Blair Middle Middle · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 06–08 | 505 | 1.4 mi |
| Laurel Lane Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 526 | 1.8 mi |
| Queens Lake Middle Middle · York County Public Schools | 06–08 | 554 | 3.7 mi |
| Lois Hornsby Middle Middle · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 06–08 | 805 | 5.6 mi |
| Toano Middle Middle · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 06–08 | 704 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Middle
What grades does Berkeley Middle serve?
Berkeley Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.
How many students attend Berkeley Middle?
Berkeley Middle reported 666 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 641 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Berkeley Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 666 students and 45.5 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 Berkeley Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Berkeley Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Berkeley Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65% 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 Berkeley Middle in?
Berkeley Middle is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, based in Williamsburg, VA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Berkeley Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg (1.3 mi), James Blair Middle (1.4 mi), Laurel Lane Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.