Salem Middle School

Salem Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2380 Lynnhaven Pky,  Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
3.3
2.6
1,112 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James Avila
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
82%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
370:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
36.3%
Black
23.8%
Hispanic
14.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.4%
Two or more races
12.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public MS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 11 Reviews
2.0 Middle School Student
1/11/2020
Teachers are great,Administration is just rude,Bullying needs to be stopped like NOW!!,The culture is just absolute trash,They sometimes suck at keeping students safe,and sports,activities are great, but all in all this school is just not good for children to learn and be safety. #StopBullying
4.0 Middle School Student
2/5/2019
The admin are somewhat rude. They don't do anything about bullying. However, the teachers are nice, and care about their students.
3.0 NicheUser
6/21/2015
not terrific not terrible. pretty ok
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 9 Reviews
2.0 parent
1/25/2024
Administration is not helpful at all. Lack of communication with families when incidents happen at school.Teachers are great though.
5.0 parent
8/2/2023
My child has been attending Salem Middle school from 2021 and has had a great time transitioning from living overseas. What I really like about this school is that there is a military counselor on staff who is very attentive and provides support for the military kids. My child has bonded well with p...
2.0 other
5/23/2020
Some teachers were okay, but the experience could’ve been better.
2.0 parent
12/7/2017
If I knew then, what I know now I would not have moved into this school district. The academics and beautiful neighborhoods attracted us to the area, but had I known my daughter would become a victim I would of bypassed it!

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Salem Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Virginia Beach, VA and is served by the Virginia Beach City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,112 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Salem Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Salem High School, Tallwood High School, Green Run High School, and more. Learn more about what Virginia Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Salem Middle School.

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