JOLLIFF MIDDLE

702 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jolliff Middle School, located at 1021 Jolliff Road in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Chesapeake Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility for its diverse middle-school-aged student population. By providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Jolliff Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded middle school experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and student clubs. The school culture is rooted in community collaboration, encouraging parents and local stakeholders to engage actively in the educational process. With a commitment to character development and technological integration, Jolliff Middle strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where every student can develop the skills necessary to become a productive citizen.

702

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOLLIFF MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	66
Black	256
Asian	12
Two or More	69
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
294 (41.9 %)
Black
256 (36.5 %)
Two or More
69 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
66 (9.4 %)
Asian
12 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesapeake City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)465-5246
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	556
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 242

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 237