Serving 326 students in grades 6, Bayside 6th Grade Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayside 6th Grade Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bayside 6th Grade Campus's student population of 326 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Bayside 6th Grade Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayside 6th Grade Campus is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
58%
22%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayside 6th Grade Campus's ranking?
Bayside 6th Grade Campus is ranked #1448 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bayside 6th Grade Campus?
326 students attend Bayside 6th Grade Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bayside 6th Grade Campus students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayside 6th Grade Campus?
Bayside 6th Grade Campus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bayside 6th Grade Campus offer ?
Bayside 6th Grade Campus offers enrollment in grades 6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayside 6th Grade Campus part of?
Bayside 6th Grade Campus is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bayside 6th Grade Campus located?
Bayside 6th Grade Campus is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 17 other public schools located in Northwest.
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