Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Jolliff Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 695 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Jolliff Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jolliff Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Jolliff Middle School?
695 students attend Jolliff Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Jolliff Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jolliff Middle School?
Jolliff Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jolliff Middle School offer ?
Jolliff Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jolliff Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Jolliff Middle School located?
Jolliff Middle School is located in the Western Branch South neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Western Branch South.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 695 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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