Lake Taylor School
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: (757) 892-3230
District: Norfolk City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 • 664 students
Lake Taylor School, a public school located in Norfolk, VA, serves grades K-8 in the Norfolk City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Lake Taylor School is a public school located in Norfolk, VA. 664 students attend Lake Taylor School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 1/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: January 17, 2026
I love lake Taylor for my child! It is the best school in Norfolk in my eyes
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Posted: July 20, 2022
My child attended this school the past following school year of 2022 she came home crying everyday from her third grade class they bullied my child even had my child say the words to me she wanted to kill herself she doesn't fit in they call her names they pick on her I would not recommend the school until the school council can get the children under control this is the worst school my child has ever attended
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Posted: March 11, 2019
Posted: March 11, 2019
Students run this school, teachers are afraid of students
Posted: March 11, 2019
Bully mentality runs rampent in this school
Posted: March 11, 2019
Leadership cares about getting accredited and funding
Posted: March 11, 2019
The solution for anyone who tests poorly or needs extra time is to keep them after school
Posted: March 11, 2019
Bully mentality is rampent in this school
Posted: March 11, 2019
I would give this institution negative 5 stars if possible. Bullies bullies everywhere even the teachers are bullied by students. My child has been assaulted on a routine basis and suspension/detention seems like a rite of passage instead a punishment. These kids wear trouble like a badge of honor. Administration cares about getting accreditation and funding. Poor excuse for a school, it resembles a juvenile detention facility rather than an institution of learning. I am moving my child out of this school
district prior to the end of the school year to escape this nonsense. It was a wasted year for my son. He learned about punishment work instead of ELA and hiw to avoid getting jumped in the bathroom and locker room.
Posted: May 2, 2014
I used to teach at LTMS. It has always been my belief that a school will not change unless the parents demand it. It will take up all your attention but the LAW is on your side. LTMS could have brought upon itself and NPS a host of lawsuits for violating the rights of children w/ disabilities alone. Threaten thier money and you will quickly get thier attention. Parents need to know that they actually hold all the cards because Federal law is on thier side. Parents need to be informed and act relentlessly. I had to be this way to protect my children from the beaurocracy of Virginia Beach P.S. And that's there- so imagine NPS. Always remember, federal law is on your side and always be vigilant. The future of LTMS belongs with the parents, who have always wanted the best for thier children as I remember it. Your child's future is in your hands, where it has always been, and should be. Be strong.
Posted: April 22, 2014
Lake Taylor middle is not a good school the staff is hood and the children is all over the place kids and everyday if not twice a week there is frights
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairlawn Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 0.9 mi | |
| 2 | Crown Point Townhomes | Apartment Complex | Norfolk | VA | 1.3 mi | |
| 3 | Grayson Pond | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.5 mi | |
| 4 | Lynnbrook Forest | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 2 mi | |
| 5 | Lynnbrook Forest | Apartment Complex | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.2 mi | |
| 6 | Cypress Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.3 mi | |
| 7 | Witchduck Condos | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.3 mi | |
| 8 | Ridgely Manor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.4 mi | |
| 9 | Arragona Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.8 mi | |
| 10 | Lafayette Shores | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 11 | Lake Smith Terrace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 12 | Sajo Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 13 | Winona | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 3.8 mi | |
| 14 | Bel Aire/South Bayview | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 15 | East Beach | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 16 | Pleasant Village Apartments | Apartment Complex | Norfolk | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 17 | Pleasant Village Apartments in East Beach | Apartment Complex | Norfolk | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 18 | Riverview | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 19 | Lark Downs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.5 mi | |
| 20 | Thoroughgood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayside | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 2 | Little Creek, VA | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 3 | Towne Center, VA Beach | VA Beach | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 4 | Town Center | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 5 | Oceanview | Norfolk | VA | 4.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 4.2 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 6 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 6.5 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 6.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 8.7 mi. |
| Oceana NAS | 10.3 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 11.1 mi. |
| Fort Story | 11.6 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 12.4 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 14.6 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 17 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 21.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 28.7 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 28.8 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 33.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Elizabeth City | 41.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 43 mi. |
