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 21% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 808 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Azalea Gardens Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Azalea Gardens Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Azalea Gardens Middle School is ranked #1574 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Azalea Gardens Middle School often compared to?
Azalea Gardens Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Prek-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Azalea Gardens Middle School?
808 students attend Azalea Gardens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Azalea Gardens Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Azalea Gardens Middle School?
Azalea Gardens Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Azalea Gardens Middle School offer ?
Azalea Gardens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Azalea Gardens Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 808 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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