Suffolk City Public Schools District
- 100 NORTH MAIN ST
- SUFFOLK, VA 23434
- (757) 925-6750
17 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 69.5% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.6% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,351 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.5 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | - |
| Number of Students | 14,093 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 804 | - |
District Test Scores
SOL - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 89.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 88.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 92.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 87.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2008 | 58.0% | 90.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 85.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 86.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 83.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 90.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 87.0% | |
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 93.0% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 90.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 92.0% | |
| Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 86.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 87.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 80.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 94.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 84.0% | |
| VA & US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 94.0% | |
| World History I Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 91.0% | |
| World History II Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 92.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 92.0% | |
| Geography Test | |||
| 2009 | 85.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 84.0% | |
Source: VA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 14,093 | 17.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 506 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,131 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,090 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,083 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,052 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,060 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,055 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,082 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,076 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,033 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,338 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,130 |
| 11th Grade Students | 915 |
| 12th Grade Students | 857 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 214 |
| Hispanic | 309 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 8,260 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,289 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,165 |
| Female | 6,923 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 804 | 17.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 26 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 55 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 305 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 418 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 286 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 153 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 37 |
| Elementary | 16 |
| Secondary | 21 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 26 |
| Library Support Staff | 27 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 995 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 44 |
| School Administrators | 52 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 60 |
| Student Support Services | 52 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 775 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $167,564,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $77,418,000 | 46.2% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $70,634,000 | 42.2% |
| Other School Systems | $3,058,000 | 1.8% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $334,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $2,475,000 | 1.5% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $9,000 | 0.01% |
| Rents and Royalties | $68,000 | 0.04% |
| Sale of Property | $24,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $4,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $812,000 | 0.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $79,005,000 | 47.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $61,183,000 | 36.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $5,582,000 | 3.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,909,000 | 3.5% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $3,910,000 | 2.3% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $16,000 | 0.01% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $387,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $904,000 | 0.5% |
| School Lunch Programs | $72,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,019,000 | 0.6% |
| Other Programs | $23,000 | 0.01% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $11,141,000 | 6.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,268,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,492,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $625,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $54,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $45,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $334,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,666,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Other | $357,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $523,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $777,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $131,156,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $84,055,000 | 64.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $41,537,000 | 31.7% |
| Student Support | $5,697,000 | 3.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,061,000 | 3.0% |
| General Administration Support | $1,390,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $7,042,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $12,624,000 | 7.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $7,621,000 | 4.5% |
| Other Support Services | $2,102,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,564,000 | 4.2% |
| Food Services | $5,564,000 | 3.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 69.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 804 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 54 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 152 | 3.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Suffolk City Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 22
- Students: 14,093
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 804
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| BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
204 Walnut St
Suffolk, VA Public | PK-5 | 495 | 16.5 |  Review This School |
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| CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1000 Bennetts Creek Park Rd
Suffolk, VA Public | PK-5 | 831 | 20.0 | Review This School |
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| DRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4270 Drr Ln
Suffolk, VA Public | 2-5 | 379 | 20.0 | Review This School |
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| ELEPHANT'S FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2316 William Reid Dr
Suffolk, VA Public | PK-5 | 381 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| FLORENCE BOWSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4540 Nansemond Parkway
Suffolk, VA Public | PK-1 | 245 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| FOREST GLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
200 Forest Glen Dr
Suffolk, VA Public | 6-8 | 442 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| HILLPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1101 Hillpoint Rd
Suffolk, VA Public | KG-5 | 734 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2325 East Washington St
Suffolk, VA Public | 6-8 | 592 | 12.6 | Review This School |
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| JOHN YEATES MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd
Suffolk, VA Public | 6-8 | 1,128 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| KILBY SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 111 Kilby Shores Dr
Suffolk, VA Public | PK-5 | 620 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| KING'S FORK HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
351 King's Fork Rd
Suffolk, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,543 | 18.5 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| KING'S FORK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
350 Kings Fork Rd
Suffolk, VA Public | 6-8 | 1,029 | 17.0 |  2.5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
214 Kenyon Rd
Suffolk, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,317 | 18.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MACK BENN JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1253 Nansemond Parkway
Suffolk, VA Public | PK-5 | 756 | 19.4 | Review This School |
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| MOUNT ZION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3264 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA Public | PK-5 | 267 | 14.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NANSEMOND PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3012 Nansemond Parkway
Suffolk, VA Public | PK-5 | 522 | 20.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NANSEMOND RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3301 Nansemond Parkway
Suffolk, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,380 | 20.0 | 3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NORTHERN SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6701 Respass Beach Rd
Suffolk, VA Public | PK-5 | 752 | 20.1 | Review This School |
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| OAKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5505 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA Public | PK-5 | 450 | 18.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| ROBERTSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
132 Robertson St
Suffolk, VA Public | KG-5 | 184 | 12.8 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9301 Southwestern Blvd
Suffolk, VA Public | KG-5 | 361 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| TURLINGTON WOODS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
629 Turlington Rd
Suffolk, VA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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