Brandon Middle School in Virginia Beach, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Brandon Middle School is an urban public school in Virginia Beach, Virginia that is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. It serves 1,053 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.9:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,053 Students

76 Teachers

1700 Pope St

Virginia Beach, VA 23464 View local requests

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Brandon Middle School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

51%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Brandon Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 10, 2026

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