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Academy For Discovery At Lakewood vs. Blair Middle School

Should you attend Academy For Discovery At Lakewood or Blair Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
1701 Alsace Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Blair Middle School
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Academy For Discovery At Lakewood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Blair Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 730 students in grades 3-8, Academy For Discovery At Lakewood ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,072 students in grades 6-8, Blair 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 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-8
6-8
Total Students
730 students
1,072 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blair Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blair Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
82 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blair Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blair 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 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#400 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
#1551 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blair Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
81%
(Top 30% in VA)
41%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood 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 Blair 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.
79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
57%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood 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 Blair 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.
66%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Academy For Discovery At Lakewood by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blair Middle School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
92
-
Grade 4 Students
95
-
Grade 5 Students
98
-
Grade 6 Students
156
335
Grade 7 Students
152
376
Grade 8 Students
137
361
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blair 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blair 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 2022-23 school year.
% Black
33%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blair 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 2022-23 school year.
% White
49%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blair 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blair 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 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blair 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 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blair 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 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, 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 Blair 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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