Reservoir Middle School serves 575 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
575 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
55%
22%
White
29%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Reservoir Middle School?
575 students attend Reservoir Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Reservoir Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reservoir Middle School?
Reservoir Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reservoir Middle School offer ?
Reservoir Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Reservoir Middle School part of?
Reservoir Middle School is part of Newport News City 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ School District.
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