BLAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Blair Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools school district, located in Norfolk, VA with about 1,151 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 86 teachers, Blair Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blair Middle School, located in the historic Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, serves a diverse student population as part of Norfolk Public Schools. Situated on Spotswood Avenue, the school is well-regarded for its central location and its commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment. The facility functions as a key educational hub for the surrounding residential community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while providing various extracurricular opportunities intended to help students transition effectively from elementary to high school.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Blair Middle School is noted for its focus on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school benefits from its proximity to various cultural and urban resources in Norfolk, which are often leveraged to enrich the student experience. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development, Blair Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and civic participation within the broader Hampton Roads region.

For more information, contact Blair Middle at (757) 628-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
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BLAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Norfolk, VA with about 1,151 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
1,151
Teachers:
86.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,151 students

Black or African American
60.9%
White
23.7%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Asian
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.