Brandon Middle School, Virginia Beach, 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.

6.4 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 74.0% across all subjects — 60th percentile statewide.

6.3 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 59th percentile.

5.1 · Attendance

Chronic absenteeism of 15.8% — better attendance than 45% of peers statewide.

Test scores by subject

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

This school Virginia average

Geometry

96%state 82%

Algebra I

98%state 85%

Civics & Econ

80%state 72%

Grade 8 Science

74%state 68%

Grade 6 Mathematics

55%state 65%

Grade 7 Mathematics

36%state 62%

Grade 8 Mathematics

68%state 63%

Grade 6 English Reading

74%state 73%

Grade 7 English Reading

82%state 73%

Grade 8 English Reading

80%state 74%

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

Brandon Middle School & its school zone

A public middle school in Virginia Beach Public Schools, Brandon Middle School anchors its attendance zone in Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Buyers searching homes for sale near Brandon Middle School are shopping this Virginia Beach school zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Virginia Beach middle school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 6.1/10 — around 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 74.0%, with standout results in Algebra I (98% vs a 85% state average). Virginia's accreditation measures — which credit schools for student growth, not just pass rates — come in at 85% for English and 81% for Math. Chronic absenteeism is 15.8%, compared with the 15.2% state median for middle schools.

For house hunters comparing Virginia Beach school zones, the listings on this page show active REIN MLS homes near Brandon Middle School. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Virginia Beach 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: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Grades served: 6-8
School type: Public
Principal: Kenneth Vaughan
Established: 1978
Mascot & colors: Chargers
Enrollment: 1,053 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 15:1
Classroom teachers: 68.8 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510384001677

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

78%

Mathematics

65%

Science

80%

History & Social Sci.

80%

Attendance

2024-2025

12.5% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Brandon Middle School

Brandon Middle School opened in August 1978 as Brandon Junior High School, with Charles A. Atkinson serving as its first principal. In the early 1980s it was among the largest public schools in Virginia, second only to Green Run High School; enrollment moderated as additional middle schools opened across the district. It is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools and serves grades 6 through 8.

The school is located at 1700 Pope Street in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach (ZIP 23464). Its mascot is the Chargers, and it offers special education, gifted, and English Language Learner programs along with a range of clubs, intramurals, and athletics.

Contact

Phone: (757) 648-4450
Office hours: School year: 8:05 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Brandon Middle — NCES ID, enrollment total and by grade, grades served, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, locale, race/ethnicity counts, phone2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Brandon Middle — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, demographics (econ disadvantaged, EL, SWD, race/ethnicity), chronic absenteeism2024-2025 / 2025-2026 accreditation link ↗
Brandon Middle School official website (VBCPS) — Principal, phone, office hours, mascot, founding year (1978), history2026 link ↗

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

Brandon Middle School