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Ghent K-8

200 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, United States

+1 (757) 628-2565

http://ww2.nps.k12.va.us/education/school/school.php?sectionid=16

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Ghent K-8 Overview

About This School

Ghent K-8 is a public middle in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 501 students in grades K-8. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 36 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $48,638. Support services include one counselor for every 501 students. Students at the school represent a diverse demographic, with 43% identifying as White and 43% as Black. The remaining student body is composed of 8% who identify as two or more races, 6% Hispanic, and 1% Asian. The gender distribution is nearly even, with 52% female and 48% male students.

501

Total Students

K-8

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

36 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-8

County

Norfolk City

Students per Counselor

501:1

Ghent K-8 Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.6:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

501

Students per Counselor

Ghent K-8 Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$48,638

City Avg: $48,638

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor501:1

Ghent K-8 Student Demographics

Student Body

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

Total Enrollment: 501 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White42.51%

Hispanic5.59%

Asian1.4%

Black42.91%

Two or More Races7.58%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghent K-8

Q: What is Ghent K-8?

A: Ghent K-8 is a middle public located in Norfolk.

Q: How many students attend Ghent K-8?

A: Ghent K-8 has approximately 501 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ghent K-8?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ghent K-8 is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Ghent K-8

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Ghent K-8 - Norfolk, VA

Quick Facts about Ghent K-8
School Name	Ghent K-8
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-8
Location	200 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, Norfolk, VA
County	Norfolk City
Phone	+1 (757) 628-2565
Total Students	501
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	36
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghent K-8

What is Ghent K-8?

Ghent K-8 is a middle public located in Norfolk.

How many students attend Ghent K-8?

Ghent K-8 has approximately 501 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ghent K-8?

The student-teacher ratio at Ghent K-8 is 13:1.

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