BERKELEY MIDDLE

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

1118 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185

652 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Berkeley Middle School, located at 1118 Ironbound Road in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a key academic institution within the Williamsburg-James City County (WJCC) Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and personal development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, Berkeley Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on student-centered instruction and its commitment to professional excellence among its staff. Through its official website, the school maintains strong communication with families, providing essential resources, event updates, and insights into their educational programs. As part of the broader WJCC school system, Berkeley Middle benefits from district-wide initiatives designed to integrate modern technology and innovative teaching strategies, ensuring that students have the tools necessary to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

652

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERKELEY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	107
Black	130
Asian	17
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	1

White
344 (52.8 %)
Black
130 (19.9 %)
Hispanic
107 (16.4 %)
Two or More
53 (8.1 %)
Asian
17 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)229-8051
Website:	http://wjccschools.org/bms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
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 6 227

Grade 7 214

Grade 8 211