Portsmouth City Public Schools District
- 801 CRAWFORD ST
- PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704
- (757) 393-8742
38 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 57.9% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 7.5% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,928 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.3 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 25 | - |
| Number of Students | 15,323 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 794 | - |
District Test Scores
SOL - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 93.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 89.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 94.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 89.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 87.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 85.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 68.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2009 | 94.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 92.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 86.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 83.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 83.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 90.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 87.0% | |
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 93.0% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 90.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 88.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 92.0% | |
| Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 87.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 91.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 80.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 94.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 88.0% | |
| VA & US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 94.0% | |
| World History I Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 91.0% | |
| World History II Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 92.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 92.0% | |
Source: VA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 15,323 | 19.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 869 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,256 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,274 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,180 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,189 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,178 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,121 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,043 |
| 7th Grade Students | 968 |
| 8th Grade Students | 965 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,327 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,064 |
| 11th Grade Students | 936 |
| 12th Grade Students | 919 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 38 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 144 |
| Hispanic | 323 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 11,187 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,584 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,701 |
| Female | 7,575 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 794 | 19.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 23 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 58 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 343 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 370 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 259 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 189 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 37 |
| Elementary | 15 |
| Secondary | 22 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 25 |
| Library Support Staff | 25 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 970 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 14 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 69 |
| School Administrators | 66 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 82 |
| Student Support Services | 113 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 625 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $187,994,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $71,819,000 | 38.2% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $61,057,000 | 32.5% |
| Other School Systems | $5,168,000 | 2.7% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $119,000 | 0.06% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $496,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $1,732,000 | 0.9% |
| Rents and Royalties | $64,000 | 0.03% |
| Sale of Property | $7,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $684,000 | 0.4% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $5,000 | 0.00% |
| Private Contributions | $20,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,467,000 | 1.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $98,416,000 | 52.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $71,455,000 | 38.0% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $6,990,000 | 3.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $9,088,000 | 4.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $7,709,000 | 4.1% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $38,000 | 0.02% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $458,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $1,170,000 | 0.6% |
| School Lunch Programs | $85,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,203,000 | 0.6% |
| Other Programs | $220,000 | 0.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $17,759,000 | 9.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $6,142,000 | 3.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,414,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $870,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $107,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $51,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $19,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,327,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Other | $787,000 | 0.4% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $763,000 | 0.4% |
| Direct - Other | $1,279,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $152,946,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $90,189,000 | 59.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $56,289,000 | 36.8% |
| Student Support | $7,332,000 | 3.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $13,124,000 | 7.0% |
| General Administration Support | $2,205,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $7,950,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $15,240,000 | 8.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,953,000 | 3.2% |
| Other Support Services | $4,485,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $6,468,000 | 4.2% |
| Food Services | $6,468,000 | 3.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 57.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 714 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 86 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 331 | 7.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Portsmouth City Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 25
- Students: 15,323
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 794
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| BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1100 Portsmouth Blvd
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 636 | 19.3 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CHURCHLAND ACADEMY ELEMENTARY | ||||
4061 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 980 | 18.5 |  Review This School |
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| CHURCHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5601 Michael Ln
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 798 | 22.8 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHURCHLAND HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,538 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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| CHURCHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4051 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA Public | 7-8 | 881 | 19.2 |  2.5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| CHURCHLAND PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
5700 Hedgerow Ln
Portsmouth, VA Public | KG-6 | 554 | 21.3 | Review This School |
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| CRADOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
21 Alden Ave
Portsmouth, VA Public | 7-8 | 509 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| CRADOCK TECHNICAL & CAREER CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
4300 George Washington Hwy
Portsmouth, VA Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| DAC CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
401 West Rd
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK | 67 | 5.2 | Review This School |
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| DOUGLASS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
34 Grand St
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 674 | 21.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EMILY SPONG PRESCHOOL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2200 Piedmont Ave
Portsmouth, VA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| HODGES MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1201 Cherokee Rd
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 602 | 20.1 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| I. C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1801 London Blvd
Portsmouth, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,399 | 20.4 |  4.5 out of 5 13 Reviews |
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| JAMES HURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
18 Dahlgren Ave
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 693 | 21.0 | Review This School |
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| JOHN TYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3649 Hartford St
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 840 | 22.7 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1300 Horne Ave
Portsmouth, VA Public | KG-6 | 616 | 19.9 | Review This School |
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| MOUNT HERMAN PRESCHOOL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
3000 North St
Portsmouth, VA Public | Unknown | - | - | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NEW DIRECTIONS CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2801 Turnpike Rd
Portsmouth, VA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| OLIVE BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
415 Mimosa Rd
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 376 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| PARK VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
260 Elm Ave
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 670 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| SIMONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
132 Byers Ave
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 316 | 21.1 | Review This School |
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| VICTORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10 Independence St
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 680 | 25.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WESTHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3701 Clifford St
Portsmouth, VA Public | PK-6 | 608 | 20.3 |  3.5 out of 5 7 Reviews |
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| WM. E. WATERS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
600 Roosevelt Blvd
Portsmouth, VA Public | 7-8 | 543 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,309 | 20.4 |  2 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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