Ruffner Middle School

Ruffner Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 12:1.

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
12:1

Math Proficiency
25%

Reading Proficiency
38%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

38%

Math Proficiency

25%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 47	Full Time Teachers 47
Teachers in First or Second Year 20.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

174:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.9%	Female 45.1%
Black 92.2%	Hispanic 3%
Two or more races 2.4%	White 1.6%
Native American <1%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 student

2/11/2026

This school sucks, teachers barely teach us stuff, and no one really cares.

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

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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 12:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Ruffner Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $307,058. 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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