John Tyler Elementary School
Tel:
(757)393-8879
- John Tyler Elementary School serves 663 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
John Tyler 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 1%)
School Overview
- John Tyler Elementary School's student population of 663 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 663 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Tyler Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Tyler Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1641 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 72% | 23% |
| White | 21% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | PORTSMOUTH CITY PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Tyler Elementary School is I.c. Norcom High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Westhaven Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portsmouth Mount Hermon Preschool Center Grades: PK | 159 students
0.6 miles
3000 North St.
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757)393-8825 0.6 PK 159 - Portsmouth Westhaven Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 580 students
0.8 miles
3701 Clifford St
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757)393-8855 0.8 K-6 580 - Portsmouth New Directions Center Alternative School
1.2 miles
401 West Road
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757)393-8728 1.2 n/a n/a - Portsmouth Portsmouth Re-ed Special Education School
1.2 miles
2801 Turnpike Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757)399-4306 1.2 n/a n/a - Portsmouth I.c. Norcom High School Grades: 9-12 | 1070 students
1.5 miles
1801 London Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757)393-5442 1.5 9-12 1070
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