Indian River Middle

2300 Old Greenbrier Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325

743 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Indian River Middle School, located at 2300 Old Greenbrier Road in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Chesapeake Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional developmental needs of middle school students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging students to explore their interests through various classroom learning opportunities.

Beyond academics, Indian River Middle emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which help students build leadership skills and school spirit. With a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, the faculty and staff work to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and engage meaningfully with their peers and the surrounding Chesapeake community.

743

Total Students

70.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian River Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	87
Black	388
Asian	9
Two or More	79
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
388 (52.2%)
White
177 (23.8%)
Hispanic
87 (11.7%)
Two or More
79 (10.6%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesapeake City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)578-7030
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 252

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 247