Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Churchland Primary & Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Churchland Primary & Intermediate serves the northern part of Portsmouth, VA, covering an area of approximately 7.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Churchland Primary & Intermediate's student population of 503 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
503 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Churchland Primary & Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchland Primary & Intermediate is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
74%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchland Primary & Intermediate's ranking?
Churchland Primary & Intermediate is ranked #1148 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Churchland Primary & Intermediate often compared to?
Churchland Primary & Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Churchland Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Churchland Primary & Intermediate?
503 students attend Churchland Primary & Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Churchland Primary & Intermediate students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Churchland Primary & Intermediate?
Churchland Primary & Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Churchland Primary & Intermediate offer ?
Churchland Primary & Intermediate offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Churchland Primary & Intermediate part of?
Churchland Primary & Intermediate is part of Portsmouth City School District.
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