Lake Taylor School

Lake Taylor Middle School near the Poplar Halls neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia.

Lake Taylor School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 6-8

1380 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

Lake Taylor Neighborhood

Norfolk City Public Schools

433 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Lynnell Gibson

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
45%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

253:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.2%

Female

46.8%

Black

61.5%

Hispanic

14.7%

White

12.1%

Two or more races

7.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.8%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

1/17/2026

I love lake Taylor for my child! It is the best school in Norfolk in my eyes

1.0 parent

7/21/2022

My child attended this school the past following school year of 2022 she came home crying everyday from her third grade class they bullied my child even had my child say the words to me she wanted to kill herself she doesn't fit in they call her names they pick on her I would not recommend the schoo...

1.0 other

3/12/2019

I would give this institution negative 5 stars if possible. Bullies bullies everywhere even the teachers are bullied by students. My child has been assaulted on a routine basis and suspension/detention seems like a rite of passage instead a punishment. These kids wear trouble like a badge of honor....

2.0 parent

5/3/2014

I used to teach at LTMS. It has always been my belief that a school will not change unless the parents demand it. It will take up all your attention but the LAW is on your side. LTMS could have brought upon itself and NPS a host of lawsuits for violating the rights of children w/ disabilities alone....

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$280K - $554K

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Average Home Value

$339,310

Median Lot Size

12,196 Sq Ft

% Renters

56%

Average Household Income

$72,775

% of College Grads

25.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

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Booker T. Washington High School

Public

Gateway Christian School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

Tidewater Arboretum

Trails

Poplar Hall Park

Cypress Point North Park

Picnic Area
Playground

Azalea Acres Neighborhood Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground

Princess Ann Park

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground

River Oaks Park

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Virginia Norfolk City County Norfolk 23502 Lake Taylor

Lake Taylor 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 433 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Lake Taylor School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $339,310. Discover additional schools in the area, like Booker T. Washington High School, Gateway Christian School, Chesterfield Academy Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Norfolk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Taylor School.

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