- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norfolk, VA
Northside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510267001120
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Northside Middle held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510267001120 · Norfolk, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 12.2:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Northside Middle held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Northside 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 732
Northside Middle
732 students
What this shows Northside Middle reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Middle compares
Northside 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 61% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
White 23.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Northside 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 Northside 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside 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
Azalea Gardens Middle
Standard public school
792 students 14.9:1 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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Middle
How many students attend Northside Middle?
Northside Middle has 732 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 Northside Middle?
92.5% of students at Northside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northside Middle is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Middle?
Northside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Northside Middle rank among middle schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Middle ranks #3 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 Northside 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.