D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Azalea Gardens Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 7721 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 62% · Math 66% proficient · 12th percentile in Virginia
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
808
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%12/100reading 12th percentile, math 12th percentile among Virginia middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (−15 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency66% (−15 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%77%reading -8 pts, math -11 pts14th percentile (list)
Black50%57%reading -14 pts, math -11 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic62%62%reading -3 pts, math -9 pts21st percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading +0 pts, math -4 pts55th percentile (list)
Multiracial72%77%reading -10 pts, math -8 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income57%61%reading -7 pts, math -8 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7721 Azalea Garden Rd
City Norfolk
ZIP Code 23518
District 5102670
NCES School ID 510267001078
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23518

Understanding the community around Azalea Gardens Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,313
Per Capita Income $43,832
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%
High School or Higher 90.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $263,200
Median Rent $1,222
Owner-Occupied 56.5%
Renter-Occupied 43.5%
View full data for ZIP 23518 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Azalea Gardens Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 40.1%
White 27.2%
Hispanic/Latino 20.5%
Two or More Races 9.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 808
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Azalea Gardens Middle?
Azalea Gardens Middle has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Azalea Gardens Middle?
Azalea Gardens Middle has 808 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Azalea Gardens Middle serve?
Azalea Gardens Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Azalea Gardens Middle receive per student?
Azalea Gardens Middle receives $15,833 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Azalea Gardens Middle in 23518 ▼
Avg Home Value
$347,553
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,030
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
43.5%

Other Schools in 23518

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026