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#792 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 43% in state
Berkeley Middle
Middle School · Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools · Williamsburg, VA
A Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1118 Ironbound Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Math 71% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berkeley Middle score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 76% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Berkeley Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,410/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,507
Median home value
$413,500
Median rent
$1,425/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Blair MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Walsingham AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Providence Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 209 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berkeley Middle is listed in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkeley Middle
Berkeley Middle is a public middle school in Williamsburg, VA, part of Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools, serving approximately 665 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkeley Middle
What grades does Berkeley Middle serve?
Berkeley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Berkeley Middle?
Berkeley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Middle is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkeley Middle rank in VA?
Berkeley Middle ranks #792 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Berkeley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkeley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Berkeley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkeley Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Berkeley Middle a charter school?
No, Berkeley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berkeley Middle a Title I school?
No, Berkeley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkeley Middle?
65.3% of students at Berkeley Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Williamsburg city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (757) 229-8051
- Area population (ZIP 23185)
- 54,411
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23185; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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