Below Average
#1441 of 1,851 schools in VA
Azalea Gardens Middle
Middle School · Norfolk City Public Schools · Norfolk, VA
A Norfolk City Public Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7721 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518
- Math 53% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Azalea Gardens Middle score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 57% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Azalea Gardens Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norfolk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,899
Median home value
$280,200
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,152 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Norfolk AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 1–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,203 | Compare → |
| Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 516 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norfolk City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #29 of 44
- District spending per student
- $16,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Azalea Gardens Middle is listed in Norfolk City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Azalea Gardens Middle
Azalea Gardens Middle is a public middle school in Norfolk, VA, part of Norfolk City Public Schools, serving approximately 808 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,441 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Azalea Gardens Middle
What grades does Azalea Gardens Middle serve?
Azalea Gardens Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Azalea Gardens Middle?
Azalea Gardens Middle has an enrollment of approximately 808 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Azalea Gardens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Azalea Gardens Middle is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Azalea Gardens Middle rank in VA?
Azalea Gardens Middle ranks #1,441 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Azalea Gardens Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Azalea Gardens Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Azalea Gardens Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Azalea Gardens Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Azalea Gardens Middle a charter school?
No, Azalea Gardens Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Azalea Gardens Middle a Title I school?
No, Azalea Gardens Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Azalea Gardens Middle?
89.1% of students at Azalea Gardens Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 808
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (757) 531-3000
- Area population (ZIP 23518)
- 28,957
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23518; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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