Crestwood Middle School, Chesapeake, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 337 Virginia public middle schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

3.5 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 62.0% across all subjects — 28th percentile statewide.

4.5 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 39th percentile.

3.9 · Attendance

Chronic absenteeism of 18.2% — better attendance than 32% of peers statewide.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Algebra I

95%state 85%

Civics & Econ

53%state 72%

Grade 8 Science

53%state 68%

Grade 6 Mathematics

58%state 65%

Grade 7 Mathematics

52%state 62%

Grade 8 Mathematics

60%state 63%

Grade 6 English Reading

69%state 73%

Grade 7 English Reading

67%state 73%

Grade 8 English Reading

67%state 74%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

Crestwood Middle School & its school zone

Crestwood Middle School is a public middle school in Chesapeake, VA 23320, part of Chesapeake Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Crestwood Middle School are shopping this Chesapeake school zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Chesapeake middle school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 3.9/10 — below the state average among Virginia's 337 public middle schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 62.0%, with standout results in Algebra I (95% vs a 85% state average). Virginia's accreditation measures — which credit schools for student growth, not just pass rates — come in at 81% for English and 74% for Math. Chronic absenteeism is 18.2%, compared with the 15.2% state median for middle schools.

For house hunters comparing Chesapeake school zones, the listings on this page show active REIN MLS homes near Crestwood Middle School. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Chesapeake Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (50%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
Attendance (20%): chronic absenteeism, ranked statewide (lower is better).
Academic progress (30%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Chesapeake City Public Schools
Grades served: 6-8
School type: Public
Principal: Mrs. Michelle A. Ferebee
Mascot & colors: Falcons
Enrollment: 557 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 11:1
Classroom teachers: 52.7 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510081000287

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

68%

Mathematics

62%

Science

53%

History & Social Sci.

53%

Attendance

2024-2025

15% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Crestwood Middle School

Crestwood Middle School is a public middle school in Chesapeake, Virginia, located at 1420 Great Bridge Boulevard and serving students in grades 6 through 8. It operates as part of Chesapeake City Public Schools, one of the largest school divisions in the Hampton Roads region.

The school sits in the South Norfolk / Great Bridge Boulevard area of Chesapeake, an established residential section of the city near the Elizabeth River. It is one of the middle schools serving families across the City of Chesapeake.

Contact

Phone: (757) 494-7560

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data — Crestwood Middle — NCES School ID, address, phone, grades, enrollment (557), teachers FTE (52.70), student/teacher ratio (10.57), locale (City, Large), charter status, free/reduced lunch and racial counts2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles — Crestwood Middle — Accreditation status (Fully Accredited, SY2025-26), SOL pass rates (reading 68, math 62, science 53, history 53), demographics percentages, chronic absenteeism (15.0%), enrollment, principal2024-2025 / 2025-2026 link ↗
Chesapeake Public Schools — Crestwood Middle (official website) — Official website, principal, phone, athletics/mascot reference (Falcons)2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (SOL, demographics, attendance, staffing); 2025-2026 (accreditation) unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Crestwood Middle School