WILLIAM H. RUFFNER MIDDLE SCHOOL

William H. Ruffner Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools school district, located in Norfolk, VA with about 580 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, William H. Ruffner Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

William H. Ruffner Middle School is located in the Park Place neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, serving a diverse student body within the Norfolk Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of William Henry Ruffner, a prominent 19th-century educator and the first Superintendent of Public Instruction for the state of Virginia. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social challenges of high school while fostering personal growth during their early adolescent years.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development. In addition to core academic subjects, Ruffner Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs intended to engage students' interests and talents. By prioritizing partnerships with families and the broader Norfolk community, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and academic responsibility, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary to become successful, contributing members of society.

For more information, contact William H. Ruffner Middle at (757) 628-2466 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.