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Ruffner School vs. Azalea Gardens Middle School

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School Overview

School
Ruffner School
610 May Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23504
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Azalea Gardens Middle School
7721 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 540 students in grades 3-8, Ruffner 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 19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
3-8
6-8
Total Students
540 students
808 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ruffner School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ruffner School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Azalea Gardens Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ruffner School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ruffner 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 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.

Test Scores

#1767 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1564 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ruffner 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 Azalea Gardens Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
46%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ruffner 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 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.
30%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ruffner 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 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.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ruffner School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Azalea Gardens Middle School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
44
-
Grade 4 Students
34
-
Grade 5 Students
39
-
Grade 6 Students
162
276
Grade 7 Students
113
275
Grade 8 Students
148
257

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ruffner 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 2013-14 school year.
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.
% Hispanic
3%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ruffner 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 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.
% Black
91%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ruffner 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 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.
% White
3%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ruffner 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 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ruffner 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 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.
0.17
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ruffner 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 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ruffner 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 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(14-15 School Year Data)
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ruffner 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 2014-15 school year.
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.
 
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