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Brandon Middle

1700 Pope St, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 80 of 191 in Virginia

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About Brandon Middle

Brandon Middle School is a public school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, that serves students in grades 6–8. The school can give focused classroom instruction because it has about 1,022 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. Brandon Middle School has a full curriculum that includes STEM, reading and writing, and the arts. It also has a lot of activities outside of school that help students get involved and become better people. People from many different cultural and economic backgrounds make up the student body, which makes the school a friendly and cooperative place to be. USA News says that 59% of Brandon Middle School students did well enough in math and 68% did well enough in reading.These numbers show that the students are doing well in school and point out areas where they can still improve. Funding per student helps pay for things like school supplies, technology, and student support services. Brandon Middle School is known for its dedication to academic success, well-rounded programs, and a friendly community, which makes it a great place for students to learn and grow.

Contact Information

Address

1700 Pope St, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

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Phone

(757) 648-4450

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 59%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 59% in Math and 68% in Reading.
62
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1022
Total Students
$76088
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 80 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Brandon 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

80

of 191 in Virginia

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: 9:25 AM - 4:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:10 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.

Student Demographics

White 34.54%
Asian 7.05%
Hispanic 12.04%
Black 32.49%
Two+ Races 12.72%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
34.54%
Asian
7.05%
Hispanic
12.04%
Black
32.49%
Two+ Races
12.72%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1022
46.09%
471 Female
53.91%
551 Male

Student Population

1022 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

255 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

An English teacher at Brandon Middle School, Lalisha Fitchett, was recently honored as the 2026 Virginia Beach City Public Schools Citywide Teacher of the Year after being selected from among 87 teachers across the district.

FAQ

Q1. How does Ramay Junior High School let parents know about important dates and events?

Ans. School newsletters, district communication tools, and reminders from teachers let families know about important dates and events so they can plan ahead.

Q2. What kinds of behavior do you expect from students to help make the school a better place?

Ans. Behavior expectations are all about respect and responsibility. Staff members help students make good choices and create a supportive environment.

Q3. How does the school use technology in its daily life?

Ans. Technology integration includes platforms that the district supports that help students do their work, talk to their teachers, and stay organized.

Q4. What does Ramay Junior High do to help students feel good?

Ans. Help for well-being includes counseling services and programs run by staff that help students deal with social, emotional, and academic problems.

Q5. Do students have the chance to join clubs or take part in activities?

Ans. Students can join several clubs or extracurricular activities that are meant to help them develop their interests and connect with others.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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