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Salem Middle School vs. Plaza Middle School

Should you attend Salem Middle School or Plaza Middle 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
Salem Middle School
2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Plaza Middle School
3080 S Lynnhaven Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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%)
Overview
Serving 1,099 students in grades 6-8, Salem Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,099 students
1,055 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salem 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 Plaza Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salem Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plaza Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salem 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 Plaza Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Salem 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 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#273 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#445 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Salem 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 Plaza Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in VA)
73%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salem 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 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.
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salem 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 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.
80-84%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 5% 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 Salem Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Plaza Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
374
352
Grade 7 Students
349
339
Grade 8 Students
376
364
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salem 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 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.
% Hispanic
14%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Salem 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 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.
% Black
22%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Salem 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 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.
% White
36%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salem 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 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.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Salem 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 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.
0.77
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Salem 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 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Salem 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 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salem 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 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.
 
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