Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Norfolk, Virginia 23509 · Norfolk City Public Schools
#262 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#3943 of 15,369 nationally
About Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is a public middle located in Norfolk, in the Norfolk City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 3–8. In 2025 it enrolled 739 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 262nd of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 739.
There are 45 schools in Norfolk; Academy for Discovery at Lakewood ranks 4th of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)90%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Academy for Discovery at Lakewood by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 90%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Willard Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 621 m away
Lindenwood Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students · 1.7 km away
Norview Middle
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,196 students · 2.2 km away
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 2.3 km away
Coleman Place Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 2.4 km away
Suburban Park Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.5 km away
Norview Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students · 2.6 km away
James Monroe Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 2.6 km away
Norview High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,585 students · 2.7 km away
Granby High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,980 students · 2.9 km away
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Laurel Park Middle
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Fluvanna Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Discovery at Lakewood a good school?
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood has a Success Index (US) of 67.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #262 of 340 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Academy for Discovery at Lakewood rank in Virginia?
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood ranks #262 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #3943 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Academy for Discovery at Lakewood?
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood had 739 students in 2025.
Is Academy for Discovery at Lakewood a elementary school or a high school?
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is classified as a middle covering Grades 3–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Academy for Discovery at Lakewood?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Academy for Discovery at Lakewood; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.