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Public School
6 - 8 Grades Served
1,072 Students
86 Teachers
730 Spotswood AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Norfolk, VA 23517
About this school
James Blair Middle School is
an urban public school
in Norfolk, Virginia that is part of Norfolk Public Schools.
It serves 1,072 students
in 6 - 8
with a student/teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
Its teachers have had 55 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
71%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
James Blair Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jun 28, 2025
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James Blair Middle School
$31,279
raised using DonorsChoose
55
projects
funded
26
teachers
funded
183
donors
8
projects
for
basic supplies
9
projects for
technology
25
projects for
books
James Blair Middle School has received support from
133 individuals from Virginia and
50 individuals out-of-state.
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