Very Good
#636 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 34% in state
Western Branch Intermediate
Elementary School · Chesapeake City Public Schools · Chesapeake, VA
A Chesapeake City Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4013 Terry Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23321
- Math 78% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Branch Intermediate score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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
84.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Western Branch Intermediate 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesapeake), 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
$98,257
Median home value
$352,000
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23321; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Toras ChaimPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Christopher AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Cedar Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 940 | 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.
Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #20 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Branch Intermediate is listed in Chesapeake City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Branch Intermediate
Western Branch Intermediate is a public elementary school in Chesapeake, VA, part of Chesapeake City Public Schools, serving approximately 771 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Branch Intermediate
What grades does Western Branch Intermediate serve?
Western Branch Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Western Branch Intermediate?
Western Branch Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Branch Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Branch Intermediate is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Branch Intermediate rank in VA?
Western Branch Intermediate ranks #636 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Western Branch Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Branch Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Western Branch Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Branch Intermediate has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Branch Intermediate a charter school?
No, Western Branch Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Branch Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Western Branch Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Branch Intermediate?
84.3% of students at Western Branch Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 771
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Chesapeake city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (757) 638-7941
- Area population (ZIP 23321)
- 39,469
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 23321; 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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