Serving 613 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 61% (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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Simonsdale Elementary serves the southwest part of Portsmouth, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families living within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Simonsdale Elementary School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
613 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Simonsdale Elementary School 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 Simonsdale Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1316 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
42%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
41%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1316 out of 1,773 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?
61% 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 Simonsdale Elementary School?
613 students attend Simonsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Simonsdale Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Simonsdale Elementary School?
Simonsdale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Simonsdale Elementary School offer ?
Simonsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Simonsdale Elementary School part of?
Simonsdale Elementary School is part of Portsmouth City School District.
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