Ruffner Middle School

Ruffner Middle School fosters creativity through vibrant art programs.

Students at Ruffner Middle School excel in various athletic competitions.

The teachers at Ruffner Middle School inspire a love for learning.

Ruffner Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

610 May Ave, Norfolk, VA

Brambleton Neighborhood

Norfolk City Public Schools

591 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Richard Fraley

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
11%

Reading Proficiency
30%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

30%

Math Proficiency

11%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

20.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

174:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Black

94.7%

Hispanic

2.8%

Two or more races

1.8%

White

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

11/7/2025

Parents must take an active role in their children's education, rather than simply sending them to school. My granddaughter has been a victim of bullying at this school, and her mother has addressed the issue with the administration on three separate occasions, only to be told that an investigation...

1.0 parent

4/27/2019

Very active when i have meetings and talk with some teachers

1.0 parent

2/20/2019

I would rate my experience at this school to be a -10

5.0 parent

6/1/2016

As the first year comes to a close, I have to say I am over the moon with the Young Scholar program at Ruffner. We had worries beforehand about the school itself and the segregation of these kids from the general classes. My daughter has thrived here though, loving every day and learning constantly....

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$213K - $406K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$304,502

Median Lot Size

5,227 Sq Ft

% Renters

56%

Average Household Income

$49,388

% of College Grads

28.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,780 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

78.4%

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Ruffner 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 591 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Ruffner Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $304,502. Discover additional schools in the area, like Booker T. Washington High School, B.T. Washington High School, Maury High School, and more. Learn more about what Norfolk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ruffner Middle School.

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