- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Blair Middle shrank from 1,149 students in 2022-23 to 1,072 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-77 students YoY 510267001082 · Norfolk, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,141 enr · 13.7:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Blair Middle shrank from 1,149 students in 2022-23 to 1,072 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Blair 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
- This school
Blair Middle
1,141 students
- Lake Taylor Hi
Lake Taylor High
1,107 students
What this shows Blair Middle reports 1,141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blair Middle compares
Blair Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,713
- 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
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 (~1,141 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,149 (2022-23) → 1,072 (2023-24), down 77.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.