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BLAIR MIDDLE

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataMiddleRegularGrades 6–8City: Midsize

Reported Enrollment

1,149

students

District

Norfolk City Public Schools

County Context Score

42/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

730 Spotswood Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23517

School District

Norfolk City Public Schools

NCES Identifiers

School ID
510267001082
District ID
5102670

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

6–8

Middle · Regular

Enrollment

1,149 students

School Setting

City: Midsize

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

BLAIR MIDDLE is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Norfolk city has 54 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 50 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What BLAIR MIDDLE tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Norfolk City Public Schools, Norfolk city, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for BLAIR MIDDLE. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Norfolk City Public Schools.

School scale

1,149 students

BLAIR MIDDLE reports 1,149 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 5 other middle schools in Norfolk city with enrollment data, 4 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 763 students.

County peer set

6 middle schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 806 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

50 district schools

Norfolk City Public Schools lists 31 primary, 6 middle, 5 high, 8 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

31

Middle

6

High

5

Other

8

Nearby context inside Norfolk City Public Schools

Bay View ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 548 studentsListed
Camp Allen ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 417 studentsListed
Chesterfield ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 290 studentsListed
Coleman Place ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 617 studentsListed
Crossroads PreK-8 SchoolPK–8 · Primary · 756 studentsListed
Ghent K-8KG–8 · Primary · 482 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
NORVIEW MIDDLE6–81,259 students
Azalea Gardens Middle6–8848 students
NORTHSIDE MIDDLE6–8763 students
ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY AT LAKEWOOD3–8719 students

School Profile FAQ

Is BLAIR MIDDLE a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Norfolk City Public Schools.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for BLAIR MIDDLE?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the BLAIR MIDDLE data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare BLAIR MIDDLE with nearby schools?

BLAIR MIDDLE should be compared with 6 middle schools in Norfolk city, plus other schools in Norfolk City Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for BLAIR MIDDLE?

Before using BLAIR MIDDLE in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Norfolk City Public Schools.

Part of Norfolk City Public Schools

BLAIR MIDDLE is one of 50 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 27,306 students across 45 schools.

Open the district guide

Schools in District

50

Reported Enrollment

27,306

45 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Azalea Gardens Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Booker T Washington High9–12 · HighProfile
  • Bay View ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Richard Bowling ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Camp Allen ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • SOUTHSIDE STEM ACADEMY AT CAMPOSTELLAKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
  • Willard ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Chesterfield ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Coleman Place ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Crossroads PreK-8 SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

NORVIEW MIDDLE

Grades 6–8
1,259 students
RegularProfile

Azalea Gardens Middle

Grades 6–8
848 students
RegularListed only

NORTHSIDE MIDDLE

Grades 6–8
763 students
RegularListed only

ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY AT LAKEWOOD

Grades 3–8
719 students
RegularListed only

William H. Ruffner Middle

Grades 6–8
436 students
RegularListed only

Norfolk city Schools

County Context Score

42/100

County-level composite across 54 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor