Blair Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

730 Spotswood Ave, Norfolk, VA

Ghent Neighborhood

Norfolk City Public Schools

3.5

3.8

1,217 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Jeanne Kruger

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
29%

Reading Proficiency
57%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

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%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

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

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.

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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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$161K - $1.9M

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Average Home Value

$486,474

Median Lot Size

3,920 Sq Ft

% Renters

72%

Average Household Income

$100,834

% of College Grads

70%

Median Age

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% Commercial Property

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Booker T. Washington High School

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Roadstead Montesorri High School

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Virginia Norfolk City County Norfolk 23517 Ghent

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $486,474. Discover additional schools in the area, like Booker T. Washington High School, Roadstead Montesorri High School, St Patrick Catholic 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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