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Ruffner School

610 May Ave., Norfolk, VA 23504, United States

+1 (757) 628-2466

http://www.npsk12.com/

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Ruffner School Overview

About This School

Ruffner School is a public middle in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 576 students in grades Grade 3-8. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 47 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $48,638. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 192:1. Students at the school are predominantly Black, making up 92% of the population, while the remaining students identify as Hispanic (3%), White (2%), or Two or More Races (2%). The gender distribution is 55% male and 45% female.

576

Total Students

Grade 3-8

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

47 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

Grade 3-8

County

Norfolk City

Students per Counselor

192:1

Ruffner School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.6:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

192

Students per Counselor

Ruffner School 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 Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor192:1

Ruffner School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.86%

Male

45.14%

Female

Total Enrollment: 576 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.56%

Hispanic2.95%

Asian0%

Black92.19%

Two or More Races2.43%

Native American0.52%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruffner School

Q: What is Ruffner School?

A: Ruffner School is a middle public located in Norfolk.

Q: How many students attend Ruffner School?

A: Ruffner School has approximately 576 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruffner School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ruffner School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Ruffner School

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About Ruffner School - Norfolk, VA

Quick Facts about Ruffner School
School Name	Ruffner School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 3-8
Location	610 May Ave., Norfolk, VA 23504, Norfolk, VA
County	Norfolk City
Phone	+1 (757) 628-2466
Total Students	576
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	47
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruffner School

What is Ruffner School?

Ruffner School is a middle public located in Norfolk.

How many students attend Ruffner School?

Ruffner School has approximately 576 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruffner School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ruffner School is 12:1.

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