Northside Middle School

Grades: 6-8
Students: 763
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 157:1
Certified Teachers: 99%
Community Reviews
9 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
2/10
Test Scores
2/10
Equity
3/10
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
NA
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Northside Middle School
This middle school is the worst place I rated it on Google maps the learning environment seems toxic Northside middle school just deserve a two star some parents opinion I respect it not the best middle school option ever.
Posted by a community member on 10/8/2025
I went here all years of my middle school and I have mixed emotions of this school. The teachers were excellent and very supportive of all kids and treated all equally and respectively, but I wish I could say the same about the students that went here. Had to deal with an insane amount of bullying t
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Posted by a student on 8/8/2020
Bullying is an issue in all of Norfolk Public Schools and in society in general. No issues with the Special Education Department. Leadership within the school would benefit from additional professional development. It's essentially like any other middle school; raging hormones confined in a building
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Posted by a parent on 9/25/2019
Inadequate security and a lack of safety for students.
Posted by a parent on 9/12/2017
My son is on a 504 plan due to chronic illness. His teachers have communicated with me via phone and email since he has been out. One of his teachers even came by the house to make sure he understood the material. They have gone above and beyond to make sure my son doesn't get left behind. I'm very
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Posted by a parent on 12/3/2014

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Norfolk schools - Northside Middle School is located at 8720 Granby Street, Norfolk VA 23503. Northside Middle School is in the Norfolk City Public Schools. Northside Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.

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