Enrollment
1,141
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norfolk, VA
Blair Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blair Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510267001082
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blair Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blair Middle
Blair Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Norfolk, Virginia, enrolling 1,141 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,141 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (21%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 454 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,141 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Norfolk's middle schools, it stands alongside Norview Middle (1,196 students): Blair Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.2:1).
Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Granby High (1,980 students) and Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students) alongside Blair Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blair Middle compares
Blair Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,141
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,139
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 363 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 59.2%
White 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Blair Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norfolk City Public Schools, which includes Blair Middle.
$15,139
Per student
+3%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blair Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Taylor High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
Azalea Gardens Middle
Standard public school
792 students 14.9:1 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blair Middle
How many students attend Blair Middle?
Blair Middle has 1,141 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norfolk, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Middle is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair Middle?
91.6% of students at Blair Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blair Middle is African American at 59.2% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair Middle?
Blair Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blair Middle rank among middle schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Middle ranks #2 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.
Is Blair Middle a good school?
Blair Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Norfolk City Public Schools?
Besides Blair 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.
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