Below Average
#1517 of 1,851 schools in VA
Norview Middle
Middle School · Norfolk City Public Schools · Norfolk, VA
A Norfolk City Public Schools middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6325 Sewells Point Rd, Norfolk, VA 23513
- Math 31% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norview Middle score 40% 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 31 points since 2019, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Norview 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$66,875
Median home value
$226,900
Median rent
$1,187/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Academy for Discovery at LakewoodEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 3–8 | 1.4 mi | 730 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #35 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
Norview Middle is listed in Norfolk City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norview Middle
Norview Middle is a public middle school in Norfolk, VA, part of Norfolk City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,152 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,517 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norview Middle
What grades does Norview Middle serve?
Norview Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Norview Middle?
Norview Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Norview Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norview Middle rank in VA?
Norview Middle ranks #1,517 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Norview Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Norview Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Norview Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norview Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Norview Middle a charter school?
No, Norview Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norview Middle a Title I school?
No, Norview Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norview Middle?
90.9% of students at Norview 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
- 1,152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (757) 852-4600
- Area population (ZIP 23513)
- 29,962
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
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 23513; 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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