Serving 652 students in grades 6-8, Berkeley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Berkeley Middle School's student population of 652 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
Berkeley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berkeley Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#704 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Berkeley Middle School is ranked #704 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Berkeley Middle School often compared to?
Berkeley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lois Hornsby Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Berkeley Middle School?
652 students attend Berkeley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Berkeley Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkeley Middle School?
Berkeley Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Berkeley Middle School offer ?
Berkeley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berkeley Middle School part of?
Berkeley Middle School is part of Williamsburg-James City County School District.
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