Azalea Gardens Middle vs Tanners Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 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
Tanners Creek Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students
| Measure | Azalea Gardens Middle Norfolk, Virginia | Tanners Creek Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 340 | #948 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5696 of 15,369 | #17749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 792 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 102.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tanners Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 59.0).
- •Tanners Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Tanners Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Azalea Gardens Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 102.1%).
- •Tanners Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Azalea Gardens Middle is the larger school with 792 students compared with 517.
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 Tanners Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tanners Creek Elementary ranks higher (60.7 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 Tanners Creek Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Azalea Gardens Middle: 792. Tanners Creek Elementary: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Azalea Gardens Middle and Tanners Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Azalea Gardens Middle is 312th of 340 and Tanners Creek Elementary is 948th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).