Salem Middle School
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Phone: (757) 648-5000
Fax: (757) 474-8467
District: VA Beach City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 1072 students
Salem Middle School, a public school located in Virginia Beach, VA, serves grades 6-8 in the VA Beach City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Salem Middle School is a public school located in Virginia Beach, VA. 1072 students attend Salem 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: February 6, 2026
Posted: February 6, 2026
Posted: February 6, 2026
the school is great and it has great learning for advanced students
Posted: February 6, 2026
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Posted: October 29, 2025
Please trust your child over the administration. Over-correcting is a common practice at this school. Appeal all suspensions and hold them accountable to the established standards. The administration will discipline your child according to the standards, but they often fail to follow those same standards themselves.
Posted: October 29, 2025
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Posted: October 11, 2025
Posted: October 11, 2025
This school is just horrible! They dont address situations between students and conflicts that go on in the school. So much harassment. 8th graders dont even get a graduation ceremony, which they should because its a big milestone in their life. School policy on AVID is so stupid, the school is too greedy.
Posted: October 11, 2025
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Posted: January 25, 2024
Posted: January 25, 2024
Administration is not helpful at all. Lack of communication with families when incidents happen at school.
Teachers are great though.
Posted: January 25, 2024
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Posted: August 1, 2023
Posted: August 1, 2023
My child has been attending Salem Middle school from 2021 and has had a great time transitioning from living overseas. What I really like about this school is that there is a military counselor on staff who is very attentive and provides support for the military kids. My child has bonded well with peers and enjoys all of the advanced courses being offered. My child loves all of the teachers because they care for my child and provides instruction well. The security guards are strict yet has a great relationship with the students and I can tell the kids respect the guards because they care for the students and their well being. There are multiple security guards at the school, including a police officer who often patrols and there is an intercom before being let into the school so my child feels safe. The students are respectful of the teachers and staff, security and others. The school has many fun activities for the students such as school dances, sports events, and club & leadership activities. My child was part of chorus as an elective and was able to perform in various district chorus performances annd school performances and loves the experience being on stage! So far this has been one of the better school experiences and a great school for my child.
Posted: August 1, 2023
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Posted: May 23, 2020
Some teachers were okay, but the experience couldve been better.
Posted: May 23, 2020
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Posted: December 6, 2017
If I knew then, what I know now I would not have moved into this school district. The academics and beautiful neighborhoods attracted us to the area, but had I known my daughter would become a victim I would of bypassed it!
Posted: December 6, 2017
Posted: December 6, 2017
Posted: December 6, 2017
Posted: December 6, 2017
My daughter had food thrown at her during lunch, then had civics with the same child by the way he's a boy and he's sitting directly behind her making rude comments in her ear. She attempted to tell the teacher, but the teacher brushed her off. After class he pushed her and she fought him back. Now she's on oss? They did nothing to protect her and this is not a first occurrence. I hate this school. Academic wise its amazing, but if you have a child being bullied its a nightmare!!!
Posted: December 6, 2017
Posted: December 6, 2017
Posted: May 9, 2015
Racism against non African-American students seems to be treated as no big deal and generally goes unpunished (and I know for a fact comments are made within earshot of coaches and teachers ). The hypocrisy and double standards are unacceptable. Racism is not ok by anyone. Also, seems to be more bullying that goes unchecked than there used to be.
Posted: April 18, 2015
do not go to this school. if u r thinking about sending your kid to this school, please do not. the education is good and everything but its good until you lose something valuable. the staff will not get up off their lazy butts to try to even find my phone that someone stole. don't get into a fight. if a kid beats you up, you get in trouble for "fighting". just trust me and take my word do not go to this school
Posted: March 25, 2015
I'm a grandmother of a sixth grader. I'm very unsatisfied with this school. It is the worst school to put your child in. The staff are heartless. Please don't send your child to this school.
Posted: May 22, 2013
Beyond expectations! Everyone says Middle school is rough. With one in 8th and one in 6th (boy and girl) I have to say has been nothing but great! The Core classes and elective teachers are wonderful. The teachers we have had since 6th grade have always been engaging and supportive to both my children. The guidance office is always there to answer my questions and assist my children. Im looking forward to my youngest attending, and my two currently attending to continue to grow!
Posted: March 6, 2013
As far as education i think SMS Virginia Beach is up to par. The problem is on the teachers who treats the kids unfairly. My daughter together with her friends have the same complaint on the same Six grade teacher . They said that she is mean and confronts students and ask them why everytime she receive an email from the parents. I think the district principal needs to address this issue because the kids cannot concentrate studying if they have fear in their minds.
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Reviewed: January 21, 2014
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| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 0.7 mi | |
| 2 | Glenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 0.9 mi | |
| 3 | Brigadoon | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.2 mi | |
| 4 | Rock Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.6 mi | |
| 5 | Lake Christopher | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.6 mi | |
| 6 | Kempsville | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.6 mi | |
| 7 | Lexington Park Area | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 8 | Midwa Manor Military Community | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.8 mi | |
| 9 | Hillcrest Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.9 mi | |
| 10 | Lark Downs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.2 mi | |
| 11 | Towne Square | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.3 mi | |
| 12 | Lake James | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.4 mi | |
| 13 | Indian River Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 14 | Tarleton Oaks | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 15 | Plantation Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 3.3 mi | |
| 16 | Windsor Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrell Parkway | Virginia Beach | VA | 0.8 mi | |
| 2 | Kempsville | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 3 | Cromwell park | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.9 mi | |
| 4 | Amphitheater | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 5 | Virginia Beach Farmers Market | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.2 mi | |
| 6 | Mt Trashmore | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.2 mi | |
| 7 | Landstown shopping center | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 8 | Towne Center, VA Beach | VA Beach | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 9 | Town Center | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Oceana NAS | 6.6 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 8.7 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 8.9 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 9.8 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 10.3 mi. |
| Fort Story | 12.4 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 12.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 13.5 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 16.7 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 16.9 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 17.6 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 23.5 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 35 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 35.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Elizabeth City | 36.2 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 39.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 49.1 mi. |
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