- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norfolk, VA
Norview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Norview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510267001123
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norview Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Norview Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norview Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-107 students YoY
Norview Middle shrank from 1,259 students in 2022-23 to 1,152 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 84.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-107 students YoY 510267001123 · Norfolk, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,196 enr · 14.2:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Norview Middle shrank from 1,259 students in 2022-23 to 1,152 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 84.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Norview 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
- This school
Norview Middle
1,196 students
- Blair Middle
Blair Middle
1,141 students
- Lake Taylor Hi
Lake Taylor High
1,107 students
What this shows Norview Middle reports 1,196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norview Middle compares
Norview 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,196 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,196
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 491 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
White 8.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Norview Middle is about as mixed as 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 Norview 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 |
| Blair 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 Norview 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
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
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
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 (~1,196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norview Middle
How many students attend Norview Middle?
Norview Middle has 1,196 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,259 (2022-23) → 1,152 (2023-24), down 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Norview Middle is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norview Middle?
89.3% of students at Norview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Norview Middle is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norview Middle?
Norview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Norview Middle rank among middle schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norview Middle ranks #4 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 Norview 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.