Tidewater Park Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1045 E Brambleton Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 124 students in grades 3-5, Tidewater Park 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 was 5% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Top Rankings

Tidewater Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
#1785 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
5%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tidewater Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
25%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tidewater Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
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Black
95%
22%
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White
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44%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tidewater Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tidewater Park Elementary School's ranking?
Tidewater Park Elementary School is ranked #1785 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Tidewater Park Elementary School?
124 students attend Tidewater Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tidewater Park Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tidewater Park Elementary School?
Tidewater Park Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tidewater Park Elementary School offer ?
Tidewater Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tidewater Park Elementary School part of?
Tidewater Park Elementary School is part of Norfolk City School District.

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