Azalea Middle School

7721 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 868 students in grades 6-8, Azalea Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 868 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Azalea Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Azalea Middle School's student population of 868 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
868 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Azalea Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Azalea Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1574 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
54%
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54%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
18%
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Black
39%
22%
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White
31%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Azalea Middle School's ranking?
Azalea Middle School is ranked #1574 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Azalea Middle School often compared to?
Azalea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Elementary School, Larrymore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Azalea Middle School?
868 students attend Azalea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Azalea Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Azalea Middle School?
Azalea Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Azalea Middle School offer ?
Azalea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Azalea Middle School part of?
Azalea Middle School is part of Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 868 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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