John Yeates Middle School
Suffolk, VA 23435
Phone: (757) 923-4105
District: Suffolk City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 509 students
John Yeates Middle School, a public school located in Suffolk, VA, serves grades 6-8 in the Suffolk City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
John Yeates Middle School is a public school located in Suffolk, VA. 509 students attend John Yeates Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: April 22, 2026
If your expecting your child to play any sports please get in good with the coaches they definitely have their Favs if your new to the area and your child new to the game I don't see much game time or if no game time basically you're just going for practice and stand for games , not only my child but about 12 other children as well no game time the whole season nor last season
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Posted: July 20, 2024
We moved here in 2021 just as the pandemic was beginning to wind down. The staff has been incredible!! There are a TON of extracurriculars and the administration is very engaging. Very happy my family made the leap of faith to have a little farther drive to base to be in this district.
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Posted: November 6, 2021
Kind of a trying time from 2020 into 2021 with COVID, but the staff seems to be doing a great job moving past the headache created by the pandemic. There are so many extracurriculars!!! The opportunities are certainly there for kids to excel. Like most schools, supportive and active parents go a long way as well. As long as you maintain a close relationship with your kid you should be able to help them grow so they are ready for the challenges of high school and beyond.
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Posted: January 17, 2020
This is the most unorganized school with horrible teachers. My child has an IEP that is never implemented and the policy on bullying isn't implemented. My son is doing terrible despite all our meetings, emails and conferences with the school
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Posted: June 13, 2015
This was my daughter's first year attending this school. I was initially worried b/c of comments I had heard, but she loves attending this school. Her teachers have been wonderful and the work was challenging and rewarding for her. The school is very old though, but it is for the most part clean. My main issue is the treatment of parents. The office staff make parents feel very unwelcomed from the moment you enter the building and you get the feeling that you are bothering them if you ask them a question.
Posted: January 1, 2015
this school is the real deal I love the school it has the push my child needs to be the best great school. love it.
Posted: October 31, 2014
My school has a great learning atmosphere. My teachers have great teaching methods. I have never had any trouble with schoolwork. I plan on moving on to the IB program at Kings Fork High, because of inspiration from a teacher. John Yeates has prepared me for my academic future.
Posted: June 29, 2011
JYMS is a great school. The principal is great and present at everything at the school. The teachers are outstanding. I was very nervous for my child to start middle school but all problems are dealt with quickly and there is not a problem with discipline at all. I love that they keep the grades seperated, they don't even pass in the halls at the same time. My child had a great year and we will miss this school! By the way, she was on the honor roll all year.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steeplechase | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 2 mi | |
| 2 | Merrimac Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 4 mi | |
| 3 | Riverfront at Harbour View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 4 mi | |
| 4 | Wellington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 5 | Jolliff Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 6 | Regency Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 4.5 mi | |
| 7 | Residences at Hampton Roads Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 8 | Western Branch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 9 | Burbage Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 5.8 mi | |
| 10 | Dock Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 6 mi | |
| 11 | Long Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Portsmouth | VA | 6.5 mi | |
| 12 | Eagle Harbor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carrollton | VA | 8.2 mi | |
| 13 | First Watch at River Pointe | Condominium/Townhouse | Portsmouth | VA | 8.4 mi | |
| 14 | Deep Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 9.8 mi | |
| 15 | Park View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Portsmouth | VA | 10.7 mi | |
| 16 | Elmwood Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 10.9 mi | |
| 17 | West Ghent | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 11.2 mi | |
| 18 | Ghent | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 11.2 mi | |
| 19 | Ghent | Area of Town | Norfolk | VA | 11.5 mi | |
| 20 | Lochhaven | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 11.5 mi | |
| 21 | Larchmont | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 11.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbour View Area | Suffolk | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 2 | Western Branch | Chesapeake | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 3 | Carrollton | Carrollton | VA | 7.7 mi | |
| 4 | Colley Avenue and 21st | Norfolk | VA | 11.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 5.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 8.5 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 10.9 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 11.4 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 13.3 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 15.5 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 17.9 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 20.2 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 22.3 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 23.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 26.1 mi. |
| Oceana NAS | 26.3 mi. |
| Fort Story | 28.2 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 28.9 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 30.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Elizabeth City | 43.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 45.8 mi. |
