Great Neck Middle School

Serving 1,076 students in grades 6-8, Great Neck Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

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Top Rankings

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School Overview

Great Neck Middle School's student population of 1,076 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction) Total Students 1,076 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 64 teachers

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School Rankings

Great Neck Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (VA) Overall Testing Rank #135 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Science Test Scores (% Proficient) Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Eligible for Free Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Neck Middle School's ranking?

Great Neck Middle School is ranked #135 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.

What schools are Great Neck Middle School often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Great Neck Middle School? 1,076 students attend Great Neck Middle School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Great Neck Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Neck Middle School?

Great Neck Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Great Neck Middle School offer ? Great Neck Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction). What school district is Great Neck Middle School part of? In what neighborhood is Great Neck Middle School located?

Great Neck Middle School is located in the North Virginia Beach neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 9 other public schools located in North Virginia Beach.

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Great Neck Middle School is Frank W. Cox High School (0.8 miles away) The nearest middle school is Lynnhaven Middle School (2.4 miles away) The nearest elementary school is John B. Dey Elementary School (0.2 miles away) School
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