Serving 617 students in grades 3-5, Butts Road Intermediate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butts Road Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Butts Road Intermediate's student population of 617 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Butts Road Intermediate ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butts Road Intermediate is 0.41, 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
#202 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butts Road Intermediate's ranking?
Butts Road Intermediate is ranked #202 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Butts Road Intermediate?
617 students attend Butts Road Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Butts Road Intermediate students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butts Road Intermediate?
Butts Road Intermediate has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Butts Road Intermediate offer ?
Butts Road Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butts Road Intermediate part of?
Butts Road Intermediate is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Butts Road Intermediate located?
Butts Road Intermediate is located in the Butts Station neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Butts Station.
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