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Hickory Elementary School vs. Cedar Road Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Hickory Elementary School
109 Benefit Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Cedar Road Elementary School
1605 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Cedar Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 940 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Road Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
649 students
940 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hickory 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 Cedar Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hickory Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedar Road Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hickory 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 Cedar Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesapeake 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 Cedar Road Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesapeake 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

#171 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
#129 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hickory 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 Cedar Road Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in VA)(22-23 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 10% in VA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake 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 Cedar Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake 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 Cedar Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hickory Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cedar Road Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
28
33
Kindergarten Students
99
133
Grade 1 Students
100
165
Grade 2 Students
107
167
Grade 3 Students
118
151
Grade 4 Students
96
155
Grade 5 Students
101
136

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hickory Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesapeake 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 Cedar Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesapeake 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
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hickory Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesapeake 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 Cedar Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesapeake 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
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hickory Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesapeake 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 Cedar Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesapeake 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
72%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hickory Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesapeake 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 Cedar Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesapeake 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
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hickory Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesapeake 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 Cedar Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hickory Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesapeake 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 Cedar Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesapeake 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
14%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hickory Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesapeake 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 Cedar Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesapeake 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
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hickory Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesapeake 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 reduced-price lunch at Cedar Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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