Azalea Gardens Middle vs Bayside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Azalea Gardens Middle
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
Bayside Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
| Measure | Azalea Gardens Middle Norfolk, Virginia | Bayside Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #312 of 340 | #560 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5696 of 15,369 | #9974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 792 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 82% |
| city | Norfolk | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 59.0).
- •Bayside Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Bayside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Bayside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 87.8%).
- •Bayside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.2).
- •Azalea Gardens Middle is the larger school with 792 students compared with 546.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Azalea Gardens Middle better than Bayside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bayside Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 59.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Azalea Gardens Middle and Bayside Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Azalea Gardens Middle: 792. Bayside Elementary: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Azalea Gardens Middle and Bayside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Azalea Gardens Middle is 312th of 340 and Bayside Elementary is 560th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).