Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Victory 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 55% (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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Victory Elementary serves the southern part of Portsmouth, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Victory Elementary School's student population of 586 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
586 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Victory 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 Victory Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1398 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
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)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 16-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 Victory Elementary School's ranking?
Victory Elementary School is ranked #1398 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Victory Elementary School often compared to?
Victory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cradock Elementary School, Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% 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 Victory Elementary School?
586 students attend Victory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Victory Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Victory Elementary School?
Victory Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Victory Elementary School offer ?
Victory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Victory Elementary School part of?
Victory Elementary School is part of Portsmouth City School District.
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