The Neighborhood of Northside, VA

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Overview of Northside

Northside is a neighborhood in Norfolk City County, Virginia. It is in close proximity to the communities of West Ocean View, Ocean Air, Colonial Heights, Alden Heights, Oakdale Farms, Hewitt Farms, Bay View, Pinewell and Willoughby Terrace. The main roads serving the area are Granby Street (U.S. Route 460), Hampton Roads Beltway (Interstate 64), East Bayview Boulevard, and Tidewater Drive (Virginia Route 168). In Northside, there is a population of 4,423 people. 72% of the residents own their own homes. The median home value of the neighborhood is $200,450, which is below the national median home value of $217,500. The average rent price is $1,453. This is higher than the national rent price of $1,062. Households in Northside make on average an annual income of $72,237.

Education

Northside is part of the Norfolk Public Schools System. Two of the schools designated for students living in the area are located within the neighborhood.

Mary Calcott Elementary School caters to students from pre-Kindergarten to fifth grade. The above-average school has an enrollment of 565 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. Based on state test scores, 77% of its students are proficient in reading, and 90% are in math. It is ranked number 11 in the Niche standout elementary schools in the Norfolk area. The website also gives the school an overall grade of a B. GreatSchools gives it a rating of a 6 out of 10. Mary Calcott Elementary School can be found on East Westmont Avenue.

The other school situated in Northside, on Granby Street, is Northside Middle School. It has a total population of 867 students from grades 6 through 8. The student-to-teacher ratio of the school is 14 to 1. State test scores indicate that 68% of its students are at least proficient in reading, and 77% are in math. The middle school has an overall Niche grade of a C plus and a GreatSchools rating of a 5 out of 10.

Northside Park

Northside Park is a 62.26-acre community park of Northside. Offering recreational activities to the residents and visitors of the area, it is operated by the City of Norfolk Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and features amenities such as:

• Aquatic Center with programs and classes
• Outdoor basketball court
• Lighted softball field
• Nature Viewing
• Picnic Shelters
  • Five large ones for public rentals and smaller ones available on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Playground

The park is also home to the Northside Indoor Pool and Northside Skate Park.

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Our Local Office

If you have been a victim of child abuse, you may still be within the statute of limitations for Virginia. Contact our Northside child abuse lawyers to discuss the detail of your potential claim. We will help you get the justice you deserve. Call today to schedule your consultation free of charge.