D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Blair Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 730 Spotswood Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 66% · Math 63% proficient · 13th 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
1,072
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%13/100reading 17th percentile, math 9th percentile among Virginia middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 93% 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 −20 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 proficiency66% (−11 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency63% (−18 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
White92%92%reading +7 pts, math +4 pts81st percentile (list)
Black56%50%reading -8 pts, math -18 pts9th percentile (list)
Hispanic67%77%reading +2 pts, math +6 pts49th percentile (list)
Asian85%95%reading -5 pts, math +1 pts47th percentile (list)
Multiracial72%72%reading -10 pts, math -13 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income57%51%reading -7 pts, math -18 pts8th 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 730 Spotswood Ave
City Norfolk
ZIP Code 23517
District 5102670
NCES School ID 510267001082
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23517

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,536
Per Capita Income $48,372
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.9%
High School or Higher 96.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $357,000
Median Rent $1,283
Owner-Occupied 23.8%
Renter-Occupied 76.2%
View full data for ZIP 23517 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Blair Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 61.8%
White 20.3%
Hispanic/Latino 9.1%
Two or More Races 6.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,072
Teachers (FTE) 82.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Blair Middle?
Blair 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 Blair Middle?
Blair Middle has 1,072 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Blair Middle serve?
Blair Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Blair Middle receive per student?
Blair Middle receives $15,833 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Blair Middle in 23517 ▼
Avg Home Value
$328,492
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,782
1-Year Change
+1.1%
% Renters
76.2%

Other Schools in 23517

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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