C
Below Average
52/100

Northside Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 8720 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23503
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 68% · Math 77% proficient · 26th percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
767
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%26/100reading 21st percentile, math 31st percentile among Virginia middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 90% 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 −8 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 proficiency68% (−9 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (−4 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%87%reading -8 pts, math -1 pts28th percentile (list)
Black60%73%reading -4 pts, math +5 pts38th percentile (list)
Hispanic67%72%reading +2 pts, math +1 pts43rd percentile (list)
Asian—90%math -4 pts55th percentile (list)
Multiracial77%82%reading -5 pts, math -3 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income61%75%reading -3 pts, math +6 pts45th 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 8720 Granby St
City Norfolk
ZIP Code 23503
District 5102670
NCES School ID 510267001120
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23503

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,063
Per Capita Income $36,796
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $251,000
Median Rent $1,160
Owner-Occupied 45.8%
Renter-Occupied 54.2%
View full data for ZIP 23503 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Northside Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 44.6%
White 23.3%
Hispanic/Latino 22.7%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 767
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Northside Middle?
Northside Middle has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Northside Middle?
Northside Middle has 767 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Northside Middle serve?
Northside Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Northside Middle receive per student?
Northside Middle receives $15,833 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Northside Middle in 23503 ▼
Avg Home Value
$320,113
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,568
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
54.2%

Other Schools in 23503

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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