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Western Branch Middle

Chesapeake, Virginia · Grades 6 to 8 · Chesapeake City Public Schools

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About Western Branch Middle

Western Branch Middle is a public school in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 855 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in Chesapeake. With about 68 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.6 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Chesapeake City Public Schools runs 45 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 32 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	4201 Hawksley Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23321
Phone	(757) 638-7920
School district	Chesapeake City Public Schools
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	855
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	68
Students per teacher	12.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Chesapeake city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510081000313). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Western Branch HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chesapeake · 0.3 mi Western Branch PrimaryPublic · Grades PreK to 2Chesapeake · 0.3 mi Western Branch IntermediatePublic · Grades 3 to 5Chesapeake · 0.4 mi Aldersgate New Creation UMC Kinder PrepPrivate, Methodist · Grades PreK to 1Chesapeake · 0.7 mi Churchland ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Portsmouth, VA · 1.2 mi Christopher AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 5Portsmouth, VA · 1.3 mi Toras ChaimPrivate, Jewish · Grades PreK to 7Portsmouth, VA · 1.4 mi Sweethaven Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 11Portsmouth, VA · 1.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Western Branch Middle serve?

Western Branch Middle serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Western Branch Middle?

Western Branch Middle reported 855 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Branch Middle?

About 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 855 students and 68 teachers in federal data.

Is Western Branch Middle a public or charter school?

Western Branch Middle is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Western Branch Middle in?

Western Branch Middle is part of Chesapeake City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/chesapeake-city-public-schools/

Where is Western Branch Middle located?

Western Branch Middle is at 4201 Hawksley Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23321. The phone number is (757) 638-7920.

How many other schools are near Western Branch Middle?

There are 32 other schools within 5 miles of Western Branch Middle in our directory.