Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy 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 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seatack Elementary, an Achievable Dream Academy, serves the northeast part of Virginia Beach, VA, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1 square mile. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Motto
Put Students First. Seek Growth. Be Open to Change. Do Great Work Together. Value Differences.
School Rankings
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1248 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy's ranking?
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy is ranked #1248 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy often compared to?
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Birdneck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy?
393 students attend Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy?
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy offer ?
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy part of?
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
In what neighborhood is Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy located?
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy is located in the Dam Neck neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Dam Neck.
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