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Western Branch Middle

4201 Hawksley Dr, Chesapeake, VA, 23321

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 76 of 232 in Virginia

Top schools in Chesapeake
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Western Branch Middle

4201 Hawksley Dr, Chesapeake, VA, 23321

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 76 of 232 in Virginia

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About Western Branch Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 76%
Reading 78%
State average proficiency is 76% in Math and 78% in Reading.
62
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
903
Total Students
$76088
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 36.32%
Asian 4.76%
Hispanic 10.85%
Black 36.88%
Two+ Races 10.85%
Native Am. 0.11%
White
36.32%
Asian
4.76%
Hispanic
10.85%
Black
36.88%
Two+ Races
10.85%
Native Am.
0.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 903
50.17%
453 Female
49.83%
450 Male

Student Population

903 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

301 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Western Branch Middle Contact Information

Address

4201 Hawksley Dr, Chesapeake, VA, 23321

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Phone

(757) 638-7920

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TOP 76 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Western Branch Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:53 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Western Branch Middle School was recently recognized for its high level of student participation in local community service projects. The school successfully held its annual academic awards ceremony to honor students with exceptional performance in core subjects. District leadership praised the school's administrative transparency during a recent community forum in early 2026.

FAQ

Q1. Does Western Branch Middle School have a mascot for the school?

Ans. The Bruins are the name of the school community, and they encourage school spirit through sports and academic events.

Q2: How can parents become members of the Western Branch Middle School PTSA?

Ans. Parents can sign up for the PTSA on the school website to help with student programs and faculty projects.

Q3. Does Western Branch Middle offer classes in other languages?

Ans. Eighth-grade students who meet the requirements can start taking introductory world language classes to get high school credits.

Q4. Does the school offer transportation for kids who live in the Western Branch area?

Ans. All eligible students who live in Chesapeake's designated attendance zone can take the bus to school.

Q5. How do you go to the Western Branch Middle campus?

Ans. For the safety of the school, all visitors must sign in at the main office and show a valid photo ID.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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