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Cradock Elementary School vs. Brighton Elementary School

Should you attend Cradock Elementary School or Brighton Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cradock Elementary School
18 Dahlgren Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Brighton Elementary School
1100 Portsmouth Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cradock Elementary School ranks 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 10%)

Brighton Elementary School ranks 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 20%)
Overview
Serving 606 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cradock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Brighton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
606 students
445 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cradock Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brighton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cradock Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brighton Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cradock Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brighton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cradock Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portsmouth City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brighton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portsmouth City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1683 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1749 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cradock Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brighton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(22-23 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cradock Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brighton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cradock Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brighton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cradock Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brighton Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
89
62
Grade 1 Students
97
56
Grade 2 Students
93
67
Grade 3 Students
83
63
Grade 4 Students
84
67
Grade 5 Students
89
64
Grade 6 Students
71
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cradock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cradock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brighton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
68%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cradock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brighton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cradock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brighton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cradock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brighton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cradock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brighton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cradock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brighton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cradock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brighton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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