Northside Middle vs Oceanair Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 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
Oceanair Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Northside Middle Norfolk, Virginia | Oceanair Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 340 | #1042 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4129 of 15,369 | #23567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 732 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 101.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 52.3).
- •Northside Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Northside Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Northside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 101.5%).
- •Oceanair Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Northside Middle is the larger school with 732 students compared with 400.
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 Oceanair Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Middle ranks higher (66.3 vs 52.3 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 Oceanair Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside Middle: 732. Oceanair Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside Middle and Oceanair Elementary rank in Virginia?
Northside Middle is 269th of 340 and Oceanair Elementary is 1042nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).