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CESAR TARRANT MIDDLE

1435 Todds Ln, Hampton, VA 23666Hampton City Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
676
Students
Total enrolled
$14,946
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 676 students in grades 06–08 in Hampton, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,946 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CESAR TARRANT MIDDLE is a large middle in Hampton, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 676 students. The district invests $14,946 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at CESAR TARRANT MIDDLE

676
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
74%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution332 male · 344 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility74%
National avg 52% · 501 students
Student Composition
17%
66%
9%
Asian2%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black66%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510180000744

Academic Outcomes at CESAR TARRANT MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 31th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23666

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,946Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,946
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,576
Student Support$2,840
Administration$1,794
Operations$2,242
Other$1,495
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,946 spent per student, an estimated $6,621 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
32%
State government
51.0%
Local (property tax)
31.6%
Federal programs
17.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 74% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
George P. Phenix ElementaryHunter B. AndrewsAlfred S. Forrest ElementaryA.W.E. Bassette Elementary
+16 more
↓
Middle
BENJAMIN SYMS MIDDLEC. ALTON LINDSAY MIDDLEFRANCIS W. JONES MAGNET MIDDLETHOMAS EATON MIDDLE
↓
High School
BETHEL HIGHKECOUGHTAN HIGHPHOEBUS HIGHHAMPTON HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHampton city
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHampton City Public Schools →
Phone: (757)825-4520
NCES ID: 510180000744
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hampton seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hampton City Public Schools
High
BETHEL HIGH
1,777 students · 09–12
● 40 opp86% FRL
High
KECOUGHTAN HIGH
1,564 students · 09–12
● 44 opp86% FRL
Elem
George P. Phenix Elementary
1,516 students · PK–08
● 40 opp83% FRL
High
PHOEBUS HIGH
1,365 students · 09–12
● 36 opp86% FRL
High
HAMPTON HIGH
1,359 students · 09–12
● 44 opp86% FRL
Elem
Hunter B. Andrews
1,131 students · PK–08
81% FRL
Mid
BENJAMIN SYMS MIDDLE
897 students · 06–08
● 44 opp69% FRL
Mid
C. ALTON LINDSAY MIDDLE
707 students · 06–08
73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1435 Todds Ln, Hampton, VA 23666
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.