For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 540 students in 23504, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in 23504, VA is Ruffner School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23504 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23504, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23504, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruffner School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 May Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466
Grades: 3-8
| 540 students
23504, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2600 East Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2555
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2555
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Norfolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1045 E Brambleton Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2500
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2500
Grades: 3-5
| 124 students
Traep - Norfolk (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23504, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23504, VA include Ruffner School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23504?
1 public middle schools are located in 23504.
What is the racial composition of students in 23504?
23504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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