- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norfolk, VA
Azalea Gardens Middle
Federal NCES profile for Azalea Gardens Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510267001078
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Azalea Gardens Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Azalea Gardens Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Azalea Gardens Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Azalea Gardens Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 510267001078 · Norfolk, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 14.9:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Azalea Gardens Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Azalea Gardens Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granby High
Granby High
1,980 students
- Matthew Fontai
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
1,713 students
- Norview High
Norview High
1,585 students
- Norview Middle
Norview Middle
1,196 students
- Blair Middle
Blair Middle
1,141 students
- This school
Azalea Gardens Middle
792 students
What this shows Azalea Gardens Middle reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Azalea Gardens Middle compares
Azalea Gardens Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Virginia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,341
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.5%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Azalea Gardens Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norfolk City Public Schools reports $16,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Azalea Gardens Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norview High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Azalea Gardens Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Norfolk
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Norview Middle
Standard public school
1,196 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Blair Middle
Standard public school
1,141 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Northside Middle
Standard public school
732 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
William H. Ruffner Middle
Standard public school
576 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Azalea Gardens Middle
How many students attend Azalea Gardens Middle?
Azalea Gardens Middle has 792 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Azalea Gardens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Azalea Gardens Middle is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Azalea Gardens Middle?
83.5% of students at Azalea Gardens Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Azalea Gardens Middle?
The largest demographic group at Azalea Gardens Middle is African American at 40.5% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Azalea Gardens Middle?
Azalea Gardens Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Azalea Gardens Middle rank among middle schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Azalea Gardens Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Norfolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk City Public Schools?
Besides Azalea Gardens Middle, Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Granby High (1,980 students), Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students), and Norview High (1,585 students). See the Norfolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.