John Yeates Middle

4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435

www.spsk12.net/jyms

509 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Yeates Middle School, located at 4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd in Suffolk, Virginia, is a key component of the Suffolk Public Schools district. Serving students in the northern part of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its middle-school-aged students, preparing them for the transition to high school through a blend of core academic instruction and various elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, John Yeates Middle School places a strong emphasis on developing the "whole child" by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service-oriented programs. The school prides itself on its partnership with parents and the broader Suffolk community to maintain a positive school culture. By encouraging character development and providing resources for students to explore their interests, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to excel in their future educational endeavors.

509

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Yeates Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	40
Black	183
Asian	14
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	2

White
215 (42.2%)
Black
183 (36.0%)
Two or More
55 (10.8%)
Hispanic
40 (7.9%)
Asian
14 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Suffolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)923-4105
Website:	http://www.spsk12.net/jyms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
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 6 158

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 175