Glenwood Elementary School
Glenwood Elementary School serves 1,002 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Glenwood Elementary School placed in the top 30% 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 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 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Glenwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Glenwood Elementary School's student population of 1,002 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,002 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
Glenwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Glenwood Elementary School is 0.77, 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 | #471 out of 1791 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 83% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 16% |
| Black | 23% | 22% |
| White | 37% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 15% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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 Glenwood Elementary School is Salem High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Salem Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rosemont Forest Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Salem High School Math: 92% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,753 student10
0.6 miles
1993 Sun Devil Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 22464
(757) 648-5650 0.6 9-12 1,753 - Virginia Beach Rosemont Forest Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 82%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 502 students10
0.7 miles
1716 Grey Friars Chase
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3640 0.7 PK-5 502 - Virginia Beach Salem Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 490 students10
0.9 miles
3961 Salem Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680 0.9 PK-5 490 - Virginia Beach Salem Middle School Math: 75% | Reading: 89%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,037 student10
1.0 miles
2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5000 1 6-8 1,037 - Virginia Beach Indian Lakes Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 90%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 603 students10
1.8 miles
1240 Homestead Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2680 1.8 PK-5 603
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