Azalea Gardens Middle School
Tel:
(757)531-3000
- Azalea Gardens Middle School serves 936 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
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Azalea Gardens Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Azalea Gardens Middle School's student population of 936 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 936 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Azalea Gardens Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Azalea Gardens Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1634 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 50% | 23% |
| White | 29% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NORFOLK CITY PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Azalea Gardens Middle School is Norview High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Norview Middle School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Little Creek Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norfolk Little Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 748 students
0.3 miles
7900 Tarpon Place
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757)531-3080 0.3 PK-5 748 - Norfolk Larrymore Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 572 students
0.7 miles
7600 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757)531-3070 0.7 PK-5 572 - Norfolk Tarrallton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 387 students
1.1 miles
2080 Tarrallton Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757)531-1800 1.1 PK-5 387 - Norfolk The Academy Of International Studies At Rosemont Alternative School
1.5 miles
1330 Branch Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757)852-4610 1.5 n/a n/a - Norfolk Tanners Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 557 students
1.5 miles
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757)852-4555 1.5 PK-5 557
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