Brandon Middle

1,053 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Brandon Middle School, located at 1700 Pope St in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serves as a core educational institution within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. The school is situated in a well-established residential area of the city, positioning it as a central hub for the local community's middle-level education. As part of a highly regarded school division, the facility is designed to support the transition from elementary to high school, focusing on the developmental, social, and academic needs of students typically ranging from grades 6 through 8.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the district’s rigorous academic standards and its dedication to fostering a supportive learning environment. Like many schools in the Virginia Beach area, Brandon Middle emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, extracurricular activities, and character development. By leveraging community resources and maintaining a focus on student growth, Brandon Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, fostering an environment of academic achievement and community engagement.

1,053

Total Students

68.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brandon Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	132
Black	329
Asian	77
Two or More	136
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

White
368 (34.9%)
Black
329 (31.2%)
Two or More
136 (12.9%)
Hispanic
132 (12.5%)
Asian
77 (7.3%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)648-4450
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,053
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	710
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 6 349

Grade 7 354

Grade 8 350