Old Donation Center (Closed 2015)

Serving 496 students in grades 2-5, Old Donation Center ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥99% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 97% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
496 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(13-14)
≥99%
74%
(13-14)
97%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

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Asian
13%
8%

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Hispanic
6%
20%

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Black
4%
21%

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White
67%
44%

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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.53

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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Old Donation Center?
496 students attend Old Donation Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Old Donation Center students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Donation Center?
Old Donation Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Old Donation Center offer ?
Old Donation Center offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Old Donation Center part of?
Old Donation Center is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

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