Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westhaven 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 37% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 84% 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: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westhaven Elementary serves the southern part of Portsmouth, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being about 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westhaven Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
401 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 ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westhaven 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 Westhaven Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1619 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)35.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
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 Westhaven Elementary School's ranking?
Westhaven Elementary School is ranked #1619 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Westhaven Elementary School often compared to?
Westhaven Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglass Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Westhaven Elementary School?
401 students attend Westhaven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Westhaven Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westhaven Elementary School?
Westhaven Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westhaven Elementary School offer ?
Westhaven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Westhaven Elementary School part of?
Westhaven Elementary School is part of Portsmouth City School District.
In what neighborhood is Westhaven Elementary School located?
Westhaven Elementary School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Midtown.
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