Azalea Gardens Middle

792 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Azalea Gardens Middle School, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Norfolk Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to high school, offering a variety of core subjects alongside exploratory courses that allow students to pursue interests in areas like the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Azalea Gardens Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, clubs, and service-learning opportunities, which aim to help students build social skills, leadership abilities, and a sense of school pride. With its location on Azalea Garden Road, the school serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, working to create a supportive culture where faculty, staff, and families collaborate to ensure student success and emotional well-being.

792

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Azalea Gardens Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	176
Black	321
Asian	20
Two or More	70
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Black
321 (40.5%)
White
196 (24.7%)
Hispanic
176 (22.2%)
Two or More
70 (8.8%)
Asian
20 (2.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)531-3000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	695
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

Grade 6 255

Grade 7 272

Grade 8 265