Excellent
#97 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 5% in state
Old Donation School
Middle School · Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia Beach, VA
A Virginia Beach City Public Schools middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4633 Honeygrove Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
- Math 100% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 100% vs VA 73% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Donation School score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 100% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 99% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 100% (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 38 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Old Donation School 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Virginia Beach), 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
$88,223
Median home value
$397,700
Median rent
$1,610/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside 6th Grade CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6 | 0.9 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Independence MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 1,208 | Compare → |
| Bayside MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 702 | Compare → |
| Lynnhaven MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 722 | 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.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 88
- Rank in district
- #4 of 82
- District spending per student
- $14,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Old Donation School is listed in Virginia Beach City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Donation School
Old Donation School is a public middle school in Virginia Beach, VA, part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,345 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 99% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 100% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Donation School
What grades does Old Donation School serve?
Old Donation School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Old Donation School?
Old Donation School has an enrollment of approximately 1,345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Donation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Donation School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Donation School rank in VA?
Old Donation School ranks #97 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Old Donation School's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Donation School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Old Donation School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Donation School has 99% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 100% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Old Donation School a charter school?
No, Old Donation School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Old Donation School a Title I school?
No, Old Donation School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Donation School?
14.6% of students at Old Donation School 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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Virginia Beach city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (757) 648-3240
- Area population (ZIP 23455)
- 50,501
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 23455; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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