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Norfolk City Public Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

800 E City Hall Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Norfolk city County
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PH: (757) 628-3830
FAX: (757) 628-3820

Grades PK-12 & ungraded
35,124 students
58 schools

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SOL Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading

76% (2007)

77% (2006)

74% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science

90% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science

83% (2007)

86% (2006)

85% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

87% (2006)

83% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading

85% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading

88% (2007)

82% (2006)

82% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science

87% (2007)

80% (2006)

75% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing

90% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

92% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

85% (2006)

80% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading

79% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading

74% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math

43% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading

70% (2007)

74% (2006)

71% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

History and Social Science

79% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 80% in 2007.

Science

79% (2007)

82% (2006)

82% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing

79% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

71% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

71% (2006)

76% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

See Virginia's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

SOL Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female students	78%
Male students	73%
Black students	71%
Asian students	83%
Hispanic students	72%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	60%
Limited English proficient students	63%

History and Social Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female students	91%
Male students	89%
Black students	88%
Asian students	96%
Hispanic students	92%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	95%
Students identified as disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	77%
Limited English proficient students	85%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female students	83%
Male students	83%
Black students	78%
Asian students	96%
Hispanic students	87%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	92%
Students identified as disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	71%
Limited English proficient students	79%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female students	87%
Male students	85%
Black students	83%
Asian students	98%
Hispanic students	83%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	92%
Students identified as disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	70%
Limited English proficient students	84%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female students	87%
Male students	83%
Black students	82%
Asian students	94%
Hispanic students	83%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	92%
Students identified as disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	64%
Limited English proficient students	81%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female students	77%
Male students	78%
Black students	72%
Asian students	90%
Hispanic students	85%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	88%
Students identified as disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	55%
Limited English proficient students	78%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female students	91%
Male students	85%
Black students	86%
Asian students	96%
Hispanic students	91%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	93%
Students identified as disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	66%
Limited English proficient students	83%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female students	88%
Male students	87%
Black students	84%
Asian students	93%
Hispanic students	93%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	95%
Students identified as disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	67%
Limited English proficient students	92%

English: Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female students	95%
Male students	86%
Black students	89%
Asian students	91%
Hispanic students	87%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	94%
Students identified as disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	61%
Limited English proficient students	83%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female students	88%
Male students	85%
Black students	84%
Asian students	96%
Hispanic students	85%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	93%
Students identified as disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	60%
Limited English proficient students	76%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female students	84%
Male students	74%
Black students	74%
Asian students	89%
Hispanic students	76%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	90%
Students identified as disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	49%
Limited English proficient students	71%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female students	51%
Male students	48%
Black students	40%
Asian students	89%
Hispanic students	52%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	67%
Students identified as disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	27%
Limited English proficient students	49%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female students	78%
Male students	70%
Black students	70%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic students	78%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	81%
Students identified as disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	42%
Limited English proficient students	72%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female students	44%
Male students	41%
Black students	36%
Asian students	76%
Hispanic students	48%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	57%
Students identified as disadvantaged	36%
Students with disabilities	24%
Limited English proficient students	45%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female students	72%
Male students	67%
Black students	64%
Asian students	86%
Hispanic students	73%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	85%
Students identified as disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	43%
Limited English proficient students	45%

History and Social Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female students	79%
Male students	80%
Black students	77%
Asian students	86%
Hispanic students	83%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	86%
Students identified as disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	49%
Limited English proficient students	60%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female students	77%
Male students	81%
Black students	73%
Asian students	89%
Hispanic students	79%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	92%
Students identified as disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	48%
Limited English proficient students	42%

English: Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female students	85%
Male students	72%
Black students	75%
Asian students	85%
Hispanic students	80%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	86%
Students identified as disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	40%
Limited English proficient students	50%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female students	64%
Male students	58%
Black students	55%
Asian students	87%
Hispanic students	64%
American Indian students	n/a
Native Hawaiian students	n/a
White students	76%
Students identified as disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	37%
Limited English proficient students	42%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.
The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

SOL End-of-Course Results

Scale: % passing

Algebra II

84% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading

93% (2007)

89% (2006)

78% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology

85% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing

94% (2007)

87% (2006)

85% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History

90% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry

94% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science

80% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography

83% (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I

86% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II

87% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I

84% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry

77% (2007)
The state average for Geometry was 86% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

See Virginia's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	70%	27%
White, not Hispanic	25%	59%
Hispanic	3%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	57%	31%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,042	$9,192

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	61%
Student and staff support	9%	10%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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