Northside Middle vs Ocean View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Middle
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
Ocean View Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
| Measure | Northside Middle Norfolk, Virginia | Ocean View Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 340 | #929 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4129 of 15,369 | #17081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 732 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 61.6).
- •Northside Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Northside Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Northside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 98.2%).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.6).
- •Northside Middle is the larger school with 732 students compared with 512.
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 Northside Middle better than Ocean View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Middle ranks higher (66.3 vs 61.6 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 Northside Middle and Ocean View Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside Middle: 732. Ocean View Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside Middle and Ocean View Elementary rank in Virginia?
Northside Middle is 269th of 340 and Ocean View Elementary is 929th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).