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Plaza Middle School vs. Old Donation School

Should you attend Plaza Middle School or Old Donation School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Plaza Middle School
3080 S Lynnhaven Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Old Donation School
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Plaza Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Old Donation School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,055 students in grades 6-8, Plaza Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,345 students in grades 2-8, Old Donation School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
2-8
Total Students
1,055 students
1,345 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plaza Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Old Donation School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plaza Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Old Donation School.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plaza Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Old Donation School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plaza Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Old Donation School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#445 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
#1 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plaza Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Old Donation School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 50% in VA)
≥99%
(Top 1% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plaza Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Donation School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥99%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plaza Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Donation School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
85%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥99%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Plaza Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Old Donation School by grade.
Grade 2 Students
-
130
Grade 3 Students
-
129
Grade 4 Students
-
127
Grade 5 Students
-
128
Grade 6 Students
352
276
Grade 7 Students
339
278
Grade 8 Students
364
277
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plaza Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Old Donation School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plaza Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Old Donation School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Plaza Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Old Donation School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plaza Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Old Donation School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plaza Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Old Donation School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plaza Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Old Donation School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plaza Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Old Donation School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plaza Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Old Donation School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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