Lake Taylor

664 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lake Taylor Middle School, located at 1380 Kempsville Rd in Norfolk, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Norfolk Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment designed to prepare middle-grades students for the rigors of high school. It offers a diverse curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English, and social studies—while integrating various extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and develop essential life skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, Lake Taylor Middle School places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school culture characterized by community and student engagement. The school actively works to promote character development, inclusivity, and student achievement through various programs and initiatives. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and the social-emotional well-being of its students, Lake Taylor Middle strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

664

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Taylor
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	96
Black	395
Asian	30
Two or More	54
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
395 (59.5%)
Hispanic
96 (14.5%)
White
85 (12.8%)
Two or More
54 (8.1%)
Asian
30 (4.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norfolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)892-3230
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	664
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	656
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 86