Bay View Elementary vs Northside Middle
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.
Bay View Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Northside Middle
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
| Measure | Bay View Elementary Norfolk, Virginia | Northside Middle Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #811 of 1,142 | #269 of 340 |
| National rank | #14370 of 50,301 | #4129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.2% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.6 vs 66.3).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Northside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 101.2%).
- •Northside Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.3).
- •Northside Middle is the larger school with 732 students compared with 500.
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 Bay View Elementary better than Northside Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bay View Elementary and Northside Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View Elementary: 500. Northside Middle: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View Elementary and Northside Middle rank in Virginia?
Bay View Elementary is 811th of 1,142 and Northside Middle is 269th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).