Blair Middle

1,141 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Blair Middle School, located in the historic Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, serves a diverse student population as part of Norfolk Public Schools. Situated on Spotswood Avenue, the school is well-regarded for its central location and its commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment. The facility functions as a key educational hub for the surrounding residential community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while providing various extracurricular opportunities intended to help students transition effectively from elementary to high school.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Blair Middle School is noted for its focus on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school benefits from its proximity to various cultural and urban resources in Norfolk, which are often leveraged to enrich the student experience. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development, Blair Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and civic participation within the broader Hampton Roads region.

1,141

Total Students

77.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blair Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	117
Black	676
Asian	22
Two or More	78
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Black
676 (59.2%)
White
240 (21.0%)
Hispanic
117 (10.3%)
Two or More
78 (6.8%)
Asian
22 (1.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)

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)628-2400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,064
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 6 422

Grade 7 327

Grade 8 392