Blair Middle

Blair Middle serves 1,072 students in grades 6-8 in Norfolk, Virginia, making it a substantial middle school with considerable enrollment. With 82 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1, allowing for more individualized attention than many larger institutions. The school earns a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #652 out of 1,856 Virginia schools, placing it in the 65th percentile statewide.

This solid middle-range performance indicates Blair Middle is meeting many educational benchmarks while working to enhance student achievement across all areas. Located at 730 Spotswood Avenue, Blair Middle sits in the heart of Norfolk's 23517 ZIP code, a community with a median household income of $55,536 and a poverty rate of 11.0%. The surrounding neighborhood shows strong educational values, with 53% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, creating a supportive environment for student learning.

Median home values of $357,000 reflect a stable residential area. As a regular public school in this mid-size city setting, Blair Middle benefits from Norfolk's urban resources while serving families from a diverse socioeconomic background, fostering an environment where students from various walks of life can learn and grow together.