Churchland Academy Elementary School
Churchland Academy Elementary School serves 684 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Churchland Academy 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (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 77% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Churchland Academy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Churchland Academy Elementary School's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 684 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Churchland Academy 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 Churchland Academy Elementary School is 0.32, which is less 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 | #731 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 83% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | 82% | 22% |
| White | 10% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portsmouth City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Churchland Academy Elementary School is Churchland High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Churchland Middle School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Churchland Primary & Intermediate (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Portsmouth Churchland Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 71%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 863 students10
0.0 miles
4051 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2512 0 7-8 863 - Portsmouth Churchland Preschool Center Grades: PK | 156 students
0.2 miles
4061 River Shore Road
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2533 0.2 PK 156 - Portsmouth Churchland High School Magnet School
Math: 86% | Reading: 91%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,418 student10
0.3 miles
4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500 0.3 9-12 1,418 - Portsmouth Churchland Primary & Intermediate Math: 76% | Reading: 77%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 543 students10
0.8 miles
5700 Hedgerow Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2519 0.8 K-6 543 - Portsmouth Churchland Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 83%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 834 students10
1.4 miles
5601 Michael Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2523 1.4 K-6 834
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