Hermitage Elementary School

1701 Pleasure House Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hermitage Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hermitage Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Hermitage Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hermitage Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#737 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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62%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
71%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
13%
18%
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Black
13%
22%
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White
57%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Hermitage Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hermitage Elementary School's ranking?
Hermitage Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hermitage Elementary School often compared to?
Hermitage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelton Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hermitage Elementary School?
497 students attend Hermitage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hermitage Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermitage Elementary School?
Hermitage Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hermitage Elementary School offer ?
Hermitage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hermitage Elementary School part of?
Hermitage Elementary School is part of Va Beach City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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