Old Donation School

Old Donation School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 2-8
2509 Seaboard Rd,  Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
4.3
3.7
1,304 Students
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School Details

Head of School
Charles Foster
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
99%
Reading Proficiency
99%

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Academics
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Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
99%
Math Proficiency
99%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
443:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
57%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20.6%
Two or more races
9.1%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#6 Best Public MS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 13 Reviews
5.0 Alum
12/26/2019
My experience here was great. Yes, it can be very challenging for students, but it truly prepares you for high school.
4.0 NicheUser
2/24/2016
Good teachers some good some great
5.0 NicheUser
3/12/2015
There are so many things that students can get involved in at Kemps. I don't think there was anyone who wasn't involved in something. The teachers were all really supportive and did as much as they could to help us to have the best experience possible while we were students there. Some of the clubs you had to be really committed to, but most things don't force you to always attend. The school was more focused on academics and those were the first priority. Also, with so few students and being academically focused, Kemps doesn't have a sports program, but after school the buses that you ride home can drop you off at the middle school that you're zoned for if you want to do any sports.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 25 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/7/2025
We had the privilege to attend this school for 3rd grade and we loved it!! We are military so move a lot but this year was great!
3.0 other
7/5/2023
The new administration as of July 2023 cares less about your concern. He has definitely placed a negative impact at Old Donation School.
5.0 parent
3/29/2023
My child is in 7th grade. The last two years at Old Donation School have been his best years of school to date, both academically and socially. The orchestra program is head and shoulders above what other schools are doing. The teachers are excellent. The opportunities for experiences like career de...
4.0 student
6/16/2022
I have only gone to this school for one (1) year. 8th grade. The overall experience is great and I would recommend it. The only problem is bullying. It’s a problem at every school and will never not be a problem but, it could be handled better. Counselors are helpful for school related problems. Per...

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