Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Simonsdale 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Simonsdale Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Simonsdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simonsdale Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1433 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
37%
22%
White
48%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simonsdale Elementary School's ranking?
Simonsdale Elementary School is ranked #1433 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Simonsdale Elementary School often compared to?
Simonsdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hodges Manor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Simonsdale Elementary School?
586 students attend Simonsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Simonsdale Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simonsdale Elementary School?
Simonsdale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Simonsdale Elementary School offer ?
Simonsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Simonsdale Elementary School part of?
Simonsdale Elementary School is part of Portsmouth City PBLC Schs School District.
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