For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 742 students in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Indian River is Indian River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian River Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Old Greenbrier Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7030
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7030
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
2100 Steppingstone Square
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA include Indian River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake?
the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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