Northside Middle School, Norfolk, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 337 Virginia public middle schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

2.7 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 58.3% across all subjects — 19th percentile statewide.

2.0 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 11th percentile.

5.4 · Attendance

Chronic absenteeism of 15.2% — better attendance than 49% of peers statewide.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Geometry

85%state 82%

Algebra I

97%state 85%

Civics & Econ

54%state 72%

Grade 8 Science

65%state 68%

Grade 6 Mathematics

44%state 65%

Grade 7 Mathematics

39%state 62%

Grade 8 Mathematics

51%state 63%

Grade 6 English Reading

60%state 73%

Grade 7 English Reading

57%state 73%

Grade 8 English Reading

63%state 74%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

Northside Middle School & its school zone

A public middle school in Norfolk Public Schools, Northside Middle School anchors its attendance zone in Norfolk, VA 23503. Buyers searching homes for sale near Northside Middle School are shopping this Norfolk school zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Norfolk middle school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 3.0/10 — below the state average among Virginia's 337 public middle schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 58.3%, with standout results in Algebra I (97% vs a 85% state average). Virginia's accreditation measures — which credit schools for student growth, not just pass rates — come in at 70% for English and 65% for Math. Chronic absenteeism is 15.2%, better than the 15.2% state median for middle schools.

For house hunters comparing Norfolk school zones, the listings on this page show active REIN MLS homes near Northside Middle School. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Norfolk Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (50%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
Attendance (20%): chronic absenteeism, ranked statewide (lower is better).
Academic progress (30%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Norfolk City Public Schools
Grades served: 6-8
School type: Public
Principal: Mrs. Letisha Lawrence
Mascot & colors: Stars
Enrollment: 732 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1
Classroom teachers: 54 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510267001120

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

60%

Mathematics

51%

Science

70%

History & Social Sci.

61%

Attendance

2024-2025

13.1% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Northside Middle School

Northside Middle School is a public middle school in the Ocean View section of northern Norfolk, Virginia, located at 8720 Granby Street near the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. Part of Norfolk City Public Schools, it serves students in grades 6-8; graduates typically continue to Granby High School. The school has served the Ocean View community for several decades and has historically offered a Maritime Studies pathway tied to the Chesapeake Bay, including an aqualab and bay-restoration projects.

In the 2024-2025 school year the school enrolled 732 students and held full state accreditation for 2025-2026. Its athletic teams compete as the Northside Stars.

Contact

Phone: (757) 531-3150
Office hours: Office hours Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; student hours 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Northside Middle — NCES ID, state ID, address, phone, grades, total enrollment and enrollment by grade, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, locale, charter status, district, race/ethnicity counts, lunch eligibility2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Northside Middle — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates (reading/math/science/history), demographic percentages, economically disadvantaged, English learners, students with disabilities, chronic absenteeism, principal2024-2025 metrics; 2025-2026 accreditation link ↗
Northside Middle School official website (Contact Us) — Principal, phone, office/student hours, mascot, website URL2026 link ↗
Northside Stars athletics site — Mascot confirmation (Stars)2026 link ↗
en-academic (Wikipedia mirror) - Northside Middle School (Norfolk, Virginia) — Historical context: Ocean View setting, Maritime Studies pathway, feeds Granby High School, 2003-2004 enrollment2003-2004 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (metrics); 2025-2026 (accreditation) unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Northside Middle School