Bayside Elementary School
Bayside Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bayside Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bayside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Bayside Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 513 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bayside Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bayside Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #658 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 82% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 16% |
| Black | 32% | 22% |
| White | 30% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Va Beach City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bayside Elementary School is Lake Taylor High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Azalea Gardens Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shelton Park Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Shelton Park Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 423 students10
1.8 miles
1700 Shelton Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760 1.8 PK-5 423 - Norfolk Azalea Gardens Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 66%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 919 students10
2.0 miles
7721 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3000 2 6-8 919 - Virginia Beach Hermitage Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 86%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 671 students10
2.2 miles
1701 Pleasure House Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2600 2.2 PK-5 671 - Norfolk Little Creek Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 69%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 715 students10
2.2 miles
7900 Tarpon Place
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080 2.2 PK-5 715 - Norfolk Lake Taylor High School Math: 43% | Reading: 81%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,237 student10
2.3 miles
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200 2.3 9-12 1,237
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