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Northside Middle

8720 Granby St, Norfolk, VA, 23503

Ranked 211 of 232 in Virginia

Top schools in Norfolk
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Northside Middle

8720 Granby St, Norfolk, VA, 23503

About Northside Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 58% in Reading.
56
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
767
Total Students
$76088
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 23.34%
Asian 2.22%
Hispanic 22.69%
Black 44.59%
Two+ Races 6.52%
Native Am. 0.26%
White
23.34%
Asian
2.22%
Hispanic
22.69%
Black
44.59%
Two+ Races
6.52%
Native Am.
0.26%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 767
48.37%
371 Female
51.63%
396 Male

Student Population

767 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

255 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Northside Middle Contact Information

Address

8720 Granby St, Norfolk, VA, 23503

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Phone

(757) 531-3150

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TOP 211 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northside Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Northside Middle School was recently recognized for its effective student progress monitoring systems used to help students meet academic goals. The school hosted a successful community meeting to discuss upcoming facility improvements and technology upgrades for 2026. Staff members were praised for their dedication during a recent regional teacher appreciation event.

FAQ

Q1. How do students at Northside Middle keep track of their schoolwork?

Ans. Students take charge of their own learning and progress by using tools to set goals and keep track of their progress.

Q2. Does Northside Middle School care about safety on campus?

Ans. The school stresses a safe and orderly environment by strictly following rules and having people watch over the campus all the time.

Q3. Do businesses in Norfolk work with Northside Middle School?

Ans. The school works with businesses in the area to give students real-world experiences and chances to help the community.

Q4. Does Northside have staff members who are only there to help students?

Ans. A group of counselors and other staff members is there to help students with their academic and personal growth.

Q5: What time does the school day at Northside really start?

Ans. Students usually start in the morning and end in the middle of the afternoon, which is the same as most middle schools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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