Old Donation School
Rank
: 10/
Top 10%10
Tel:
(757) 648-3240
Old Donation School serves 1,181 students in grades 2-8.
Old Donation School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (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 ≥99% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Old Donation School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Old Donation School's student population of 1,181 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-8 |
| Total Students | 1,181 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
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School Comparison
Old Donation School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Old Donation School is 0.56, which is less 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 | #167 out of 1791 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 84% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 18% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 16% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| White | 63% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 Old Donation School is Bayside High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bayside Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bayside 6th Grade Campus (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Bayside 6th Grade Campus Math: 81% | Reading: 74%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6 | 440 students10
0.1 miles
4722 Jericho Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4440 0.1 6 440 - Virginia Beach Pembroke Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 81%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 532 students10
0.1 miles
4622 Jericho Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320 0.1 PK-5 532 - Virginia Beach Pembroke Meadows Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 85%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 502 students10
0.8 miles
820 Cathedral Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3360 0.8 PK-5 502 - Virginia Beach Bayside High School Magnet School
Math: 77% | Reading: 85%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,967 student10
1.1 miles
4960 Haygood Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-5200 1.1 9-12 1,967 - Virginia Beach Diamond Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 608 students
1.1 miles
5225 Learning Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4240 1.1 PK-1 608
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