Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Norfolk Highlands Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norfolk Highlands Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Norfolk Highlands Primary's student population of 273 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norfolk Highlands Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norfolk Highlands Primary is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
34%
22%
White
41%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norfolk Highlands Primary's ranking?
Norfolk Highlands Primary is ranked #1072 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Norfolk Highlands Primary often compared to?
Norfolk Highlands Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Norfolk Highlands Primary?
273 students attend Norfolk Highlands Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Norfolk Highlands Primary students are White, 34% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norfolk Highlands Primary?
Norfolk Highlands Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norfolk Highlands Primary offer ?
Norfolk Highlands Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norfolk Highlands Primary part of?
Norfolk Highlands Primary is part of Chesapeake City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Norfolk Highlands Primary located?
Norfolk Highlands Primary is located in the Indian River neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 7 other public schools located in Indian River.
School Reviews
5 12/6/2014
my kids loved Norfolk Highlands school, and I am very grateful to the staff for the good foundation for lifetime learning that my girls received there.
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