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Ghent K-8 vs. Sewells Point Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Ghent K-8
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Sewells Point Elementary School
7928 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ghent K-8 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%)

Sewells Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ghent K-8 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 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sewells Point 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
501 students
523 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ghent K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sewells Point Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ghent K-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sewells Point Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ghent K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sewells Point Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ghent K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norfolk 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 Sewells Point Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norfolk 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

#911 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1118 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ghent K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sewells Point Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ghent K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk 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 Sewells Point Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
75%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ghent K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk 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 Sewells Point Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ghent K-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sewells Point Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
61
97
Grade 1 Students
63
94
Grade 2 Students
66
69
Grade 3 Students
64
84
Grade 4 Students
53
74
Grade 5 Students
63
65
Grade 6 Students
49
-
Grade 7 Students
43
-
Grade 8 Students
39
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ghent K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norfolk 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 Asian at Sewells Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norfolk City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ghent K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norfolk 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 Sewells Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norfolk 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
43%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ghent K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norfolk 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 Sewells Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norfolk 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
42%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ghent K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norfolk 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 Sewells Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norfolk 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
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ghent K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norfolk 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 Sewells Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norfolk City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ghent K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norfolk 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 Sewells Point Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norfolk 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
99%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ghent K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norfolk 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 Sewells Point Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norfolk 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
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ghent K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norfolk City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sewells Point Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norfolk City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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