Blair Middle School

Blair Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
730 Spotswood Ave,  Norfolk, VA
Norfolk City Public Schools
3.5
3.8
1,217 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Jeanne Kruger
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
17%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
400:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Black
61.9%
White
20%
Hispanic
9.9%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
3.0 Middle School Student
9/24/2019
As a student at blair I kniw a thing or two about the kids there. First it is a problem with bullying with me and many others. Now this is a new year and things have changed. At least I think. But I have no complaints about the teachers and staff. Just some of the kids there is all.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 12 Reviews
1.0 student
4/16/2023
I have been bullied everyday and the school has done nothing about it. Please don’t send your children there.
1.0 parent
2/13/2020
Don’t send your kids here. This is a rough school of bullies!!!!!!!! These kids love to fight and have no respect for others. As a parent, I don’t see many parents involved with their kids. The kids are free to terrorize and the poor teachers have to deal with the disrespectful kids. I walked in the...
5.0 parent
6/3/2019
great school with respectful staff. The teachers are helpful and the cafeteria is clean
4.0 student
9/2/2018
I think this is a great school and as a navy son i would definitely recommend this school to other navy families.

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Blair Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Norfolk, VA and is served by the Norfolk City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,217 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Blair Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $485,316. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chesterfield Academy Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Norfolk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blair Middle School.

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