PLAZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Plaza Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school district, located in Virginia Beach, VA with about 1,104 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 77 teachers, Plaza 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.
Plaza Middle School, located at 3080 S. Lynnhaven Rd in Virginia Beach, serves as a significant educational hub within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering an environment focused on academic growth and student development, catering to the middle school years where students transition from elementary to high school. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular activities, Plaza Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging community involvement and personal responsibility.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to maintain a safe, supportive atmosphere for learners. Through a blend of rigorous academic standards and a variety of elective programs—ranging from arts to technology—the faculty at Plaza Middle works to engage students’ different interests and learning styles. Situated in a central part of Virginia Beach, the school benefits from a stable community presence, providing students with access to a wide array of educational resources and a robust framework for both social and intellectual advancement.
For more information, contact Plaza Middle at (757) 648-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-4900
PLAZA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA with about 1,104 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,104
- Teachers:
- 77.17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,104 students
- White
- 44.7%
- Black or African American
- 27.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.7%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 56.6%
- Male
- 43.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.