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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1785 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
69%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%

Black
95%
22%

White
n/a
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%

School Statewide Testing
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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