Salem Middle

2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

1,072 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Salem Middle School, located at 2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy in Virginia Beach, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while helping them build a strong foundation in core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Salem Middle School actively encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, ranging from athletics and performing arts to academic clubs and service-oriented organizations. These opportunities are designed to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of community. With a focus on inclusive learning and positive school culture, the school strives to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools for both personal success and active citizenship.

1,072

Total Students

60.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	152
Black	228
Asian	160
Two or More	139
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

White
380 (35.4%)
Black
228 (21.3%)
Asian
160 (14.9%)
Hispanic
152 (14.2%)
Two or More
139 (13.0%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (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)648-5000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,072
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 6 348

Grade 7 371

Grade 8 353