BENJAMIN SYMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Benjamin Syms Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hampton City Public Schools school district, located in Hampton, VA with about 935 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 65 teachers, Benjamin Syms Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benjamin Syms Middle School is a public school located in Hampton, Virginia, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Hampton City Schools district, the institution is named in honor of Benjamin Syms, a historical figure significant to the area for establishing the first free school in the American colonies in 1634. The school is situated in the Fox Hill community, a historic and long-standing neighborhood that helps shape the school's local identity and community-focused environment.

Academically, Benjamin Syms Middle School provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—while offering various elective opportunities to support student growth. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. Through its extracurricular offerings, sports programs, and community partnerships, the school aims to prepare its middle-school-aged students for the transition to high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Benjamin Syms Middle at (757) 850-5050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.