Overview
John Yeates Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Suffolk, Virginia. The school enrolls 509 students. It is part of the Suffolk City Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictSuffolk City Public Schools
County51800
CitySuffolk
ZIP23435
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510371001623
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment509
White42.2%
Hispanic / Latino7.9%
Black / African American36.0%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races10.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %70%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)