CRADOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cradock Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools school district, located in Portsmouth, VA with about 503 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Cradock Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Cradock Middle School, located at 21 Alden Ave in Portsmouth, Virginia, is a public middle school serving students within the Portsmouth Public Schools district. The school is situated in the historic Cradock neighborhood, an area originally developed as a planned community for shipyard workers during World War I. As part of the broader Portsmouth educational system, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for high school success.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the district's goals of providing equitable educational opportunities and utilizing a curriculum that meets Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL). Cradock Middle provides a range of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities intended to help students explore personal interests. Additionally, the school typically engages with the local community to provide extracurricular activities and support systems, aiming to serve as a central hub for the neighborhood’s youth during their formative middle school years.

For more information, contact Cradock Middle at (757) 393-8788 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.