Overview

Western Branch Middle School is a public school in Chesapeake, VA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 13 middle schools in Chesapeake Public Schools.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Western Branch Middle School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Virginia with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

4201 Hawksley Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23321
School leader: Mrs Beth Pallister
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Nearby Schools

  • 6 /10
    Western Branch High School
    0.23 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • NA
    Western Branch Primary School
    0.31 miles
    Public district; PK, K-2
  • 4 /10
    Western Branch Intermediate School
    0.4 miles
    Public district; 3-5
  • NA
    Churchland Country Day School
    0.5 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Jackson Memorial Bapt Pre-School
    0.58 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Aldersgate KinderPrep
    0.66 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    Aldersgate Umc Kinder Prep
    0.67 miles
    Private; PK-TK
  • NA
    Churchland Kindercare
    0.81 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Churchland Baptist Pre School
    0.92 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
    Tucker-Capps Elementary School
    12.88 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
    14.42 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 9 /10
    Oakland Elementary School
    10.38 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
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    Public district; 3-8
  • 9 /10
    Ghent School
    6.49 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • 8 /10
    John Yeates Middle School
    5.66 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 8 /10
    Old Donation School
    14.92 miles
    Public district; 2-8
  • 8 /10
    College Park Elementary School
    11.09 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 8 /10
    Hermitage Elementary School
    14.91 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 8 /10
    Achievable Dream Middle/High School
    10.65 miles
    Public district; 6-12