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Western Branch Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
4201 Hawksley Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23321 · (757) 638-7920 · Part of Chesapeake City Public Schools
Students
855
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
73%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Western Branch Middle
- Reading / language arts 9 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 8.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency53%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts78%
State average 69.5%
Location
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4201 Hawksley Dr, Chesapeake
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6263
Grade 7303
Grade 8289
Enrollment over time
935’20
910’21
887’22
903’23
855’24
Down 8.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 38%Black 37%Two or more races 11%Hispanic 10%Asian 4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.