Great Bridge Intermediate School

Great Bridge Intermediate School is located in Chesapeake and serves approximately 727 students in Grades 3-5, with around 39 full-time teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio almost 19 to 1. Students attending are approximately 28% minority (including Hispanic, Black, Asian, and mixed-race students), and about 19% qualify as economically disadvantaged. Great Bridge academic performance is significantly above the state average, with approximately 91% proficiency in math, 87% proficiency in reading, and proficiency in science in the upper 70's, ranking within the top 5-10% of all schools in Virginia. The staff consists of certified classroom teachers and certified counseling staff. The median home values for single-family homes around $510,000–$565,000. While the school scores nearly 91% in math and combines strong proficiency scores, stability in the classroom, and strong housing market conditions for the families comparing schools in Virginia, it continues to examine student growth and growth in student subgroups.

Chesapeake Public Schools, and therefore GBI, is implementing Stopfinder, a new mobile app for viewing and sharing student transportation schedules.

1. What honors does the school have in relation to military families?

Great Bridge Intermediate is designated a Purple Star School in support of military-linked students.

2. How does the school support literacy?

Great Bridge Intermediate participates in “Battle of the Books” and promotes reading contests.

3. Are there opportunities for student leadership?

Yes, Great Bridge Intermediate has programs for students that focus on leadership as responsibility.

4. How does the school support academic growth?

Great Bridge Intermediate has a Gifted & Talented program to support advanced learners.

5. What clubs and/or organizations are available?

Great Bridge Intermediate has clubs and activities in order to promote student growth outside of school.