Serving 840 students in grades 7-8, Churchland Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Churchland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Churchland Middle School's student population of 840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Churchland Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchland Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#716 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
69%
22%
White
18%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchland Middle School's ranking?
Churchland Middle School is ranked #716 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Churchland Middle School often compared to?
Churchland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cradock Middle School, William E. Waters Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Churchland Middle School?
840 students attend Churchland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Churchland Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Churchland Middle School?
Churchland Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Churchland Middle School offer ?
Churchland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Churchland Middle School part of?
Churchland Middle School is part of Portsmouth City School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2014
The school is great, however the students are not. There is so much bullying even with the new rules and principle. This school will not teac your children with all of the distractions. The teachers will just move on. You either get it or you don't. I do not like this school at all. They could be a great school if they had better students. I would not recommend this school to anyone. There are other close by schools that are way better. Thank you for reading this and please don't send your children here. Thank you!
5 7/1/2007
Churchland middle school is great but it could have better food!
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