Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tallwood Elementary School 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tallwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Tallwood Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tallwood Elementary School 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 Tallwood Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#187 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
22%
22%
White
36%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tallwood Elementary School's ranking?
Tallwood Elementary School is ranked #187 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tallwood Elementary School often compared to?
Tallwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centerville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Tallwood Elementary School?
594 students attend Tallwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Tallwood Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallwood Elementary School?
Tallwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tallwood Elementary School offer ?
Tallwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tallwood Elementary School part of?
Tallwood Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
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