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Azalea Gardens Middle School vs. Crossroads Prek-8 School

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School Overview

School
Azalea Gardens Middle School
7721 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Crossroads Prek-8 School
8021 Old Ocean View Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23518
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Azalea Gardens Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Crossroads Prek-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
808 students
750 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Azalea Gardens Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Crossroads Prek-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Azalea Gardens Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Crossroads Prek-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Azalea Gardens Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Crossroads Prek-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Azalea Gardens Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Prek-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1564 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1473 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Azalea Gardens Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Crossroads Prek-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
57%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Azalea Gardens Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crossroads Prek-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
50%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Azalea Gardens Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crossroads Prek-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Azalea Gardens Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Crossroads Prek-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
46
Kindergarten Students
-
107
Grade 1 Students
-
90
Grade 2 Students
-
88
Grade 3 Students
-
89
Grade 4 Students
-
75
Grade 5 Students
-
78
Grade 6 Students
276
60
Grade 7 Students
275
68
Grade 8 Students
257
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Azalea Gardens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Crossroads Prek-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Azalea Gardens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Crossroads Prek-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
40%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Azalea Gardens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Crossroads Prek-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Azalea Gardens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Crossroads Prek-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Azalea Gardens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Crossroads Prek-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Azalea Gardens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Crossroads Prek-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Azalea Gardens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Crossroads Prek-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
9%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Azalea Gardens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Crossroads Prek-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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