Ruffner School vs Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood has a higher overall rating of 9.2/10 compared to 3.1/10. In math proficiency, Academy for Discovery at Lakewood leads at 85.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Ruffner School
Norfolk, VA
3.1/10
Middle School3rd – 8th
540 students
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Norfolk, VA
9.2/10
Middle School3rd – 8th
730 students
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| Metric | Ruffner School | Academy for Discovery at Lakewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.1 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.2 | 9.1 |
| Growth Score | 1.8 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.6% | — |
| Environment Score | 7.7 | 8.7 |
| State Rank | #1,764 of 1,854 | #40 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 5th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Ruffner School | Academy for Discovery at Lakewood |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 44.0% | 85.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 39.0% | 90.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Norfolk (23504) | Norfolk (23509) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,156 | $70,715 |
| Median Home Value | $259,500 | $238,500 |
| Median Rent | $872 | $1,259 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.3% | 28.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 35.1% | 16.9% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 24 min |