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Portsmouth City Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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801 Crawford St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Portsmouth city County
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PH: (757) 393-8742
FAX: (757) 393-5236

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 15,405 students
  • 25 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 91% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading
 82% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 84% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 85% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 73% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 68% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 56% (2005)
 52% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 74% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 80% in 2007.

Science
 76% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 60% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 3
English: ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female students80%
Male students77%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students97%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities68%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female students92%
Male students91%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students100%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities74%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female students81%
Male students84%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students93%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities64%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female students84%
Male students85%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students97%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities72%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female students83%
Male students82%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students78%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities63%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female students74%
Male students74%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students78%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities53%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female students86%
Male students80%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students77%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities66%

ScienceThis District
All Students84%
Female students82%
Male students86%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students85%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities72%

English: WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female students89%
Male students81%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students77%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities56%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female students85%
Male students82%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students80%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities73%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female students87%
Male students80%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students92%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities68%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female students59%
Male students61%
Black students56%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students78%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students73%
Students identified as disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities52%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female students77%
Male students70%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students86%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities33%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female students41%
Male students43%
Black students36%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students73%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students56%
Students identified as disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities40%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female students72%
Male students64%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students92%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students79%
Students identified as disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities44%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female students73%
Male students75%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities77%

ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female students77%
Male students75%
Black students72%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students82%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities31%

English: WritingThis District
All Students75%
Female students82%
Male students68%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students82%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students85%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities27%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female students60%
Male students55%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students65%
Students identified as disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities47%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL End-of-Course Results

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra II
 85% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 89% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 83% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 88% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 92% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 94% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 91% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 83% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 91% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 94% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 82% (2007)
The state average for Geometry was 86% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
  • The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

See Virginia's state standards

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1413
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic72%27%
White, not Hispanic25%59%
Hispanic2%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program51%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,706$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support14%10%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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