Bayside Middle

628 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bayside Middle School, located at 965 Newtown Road in Virginia Beach, is a key component of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a central area of the city and is known for providing a comprehensive middle school experience that focuses on academic preparation, personal growth, and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. The facility is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a range of instructional programs that cater to various learning needs and interests.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Bayside Middle School emphasizes community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs, which allow students to explore their talents outside of the classroom. By fostering a collaborative environment between educators, parents, and the local community, Bayside Middle strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged citizens.

628

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bayside Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	106
Black	340
Asian	13
Two or More	65
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
340 (54.1%)
Hispanic
106 (16.9%)
White
100 (15.9%)
Two or More
65 (10.4%)
Asian
13 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)648-4400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	605
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 4

Grade 7 297

Grade 8 327