Is Victory Elementary a good school?

Victory Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Virginia elementary schools.

How many students attend Victory Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 570 students attended Victory Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Victory Elementary?

Students at Victory Elementary are 61% African American, 19% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Victory Elementary attend?

Students who attend Victory Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Cradock Middle High : Manor High

Victory Elementary

Summary:

Victory Elementary is a public elementary school in Portsmouth, Virginia, serving 589 students in grades K-6. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students (65.37%) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Victory Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests generally below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics and science. However, the school outperforms the district average in English reading, with higher proficiency rates in grades 3-6. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that resources are being allocated to support student learning, but these efforts have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, Victory Elementary generally outperforms other low-performing schools within the Portsmouth City Public Schools district, but lags significantly behind the higher-performing schools in the neighboring Chesapeake City Public Schools district. The school also exhibits persistent achievement gaps along racial and socioeconomic lines, with White students consistently outperforming their African American peers. Addressing these underlying factors may be crucial for improving the overall performance of Victory Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-6

2828 Greenwood Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701-4347

(757) 393-8806

District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
863^rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,593

Students who attend Victory Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cradock Middle
High:	Manor High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 570

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.4%

White:

19.1%

Two or more races:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Victory Elementary ranks worse than 77.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.14. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.4%), White (19.1%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Victory Elementary is 16.2. 11 elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Victory Elementary is $8,593, which is the 8^th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Victory Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Victory Elementary 863^rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Victory Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Military Connected students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Portsmouth City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portsmouth City Public Schools 115^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Victory Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Victory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2007	22.71	975^th	1083	10.0%
2008	28.81	912^th	1081	15.6%
2009	38.97	804^th	1082	25.7%
2010	43.43	775^th	1113	30.4%
2011	66.78	337^th	1117	69.8%
2012	67.40	320^th	1117	71.4%
2013	45.10	678^th	1120	39.5%
2014	40.53	740^th	1110	33.3%
2015	53.37	592^nd	1100	46.2%
2016	40.06	762^nd	1096	30.5%
2017	40.06	763^rd	1099	30.6%
2018	46.77	678^th	1097	38.2%
2019	29.56	885^th	1105	19.9%
2021	29.05	818^th	1103	25.8%
2022	36.61	767^th	1109	30.8%
2023	41.45	706^th	1114	36.6%
2024	28.14	863^rd	1114	22.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Victory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.23	705^th	1036	31.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Victory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.19	698^th	1100	36.5%
2024	23.34	904^th	1098	17.7%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Victory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.36	118^th	182	35.2%
2024	26.97	161^st	195	17.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Victory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.06	714^th	1093	34.7%
2024	34.44	789^th	1101	28.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Victory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.36	278^th	579	52.0%
2024	42.02	385^th	588	34.5%

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Rank History for White students at Victory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.84	672^nd	984	31.7%
2024	23.72	830^th	979	15.2%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Victory Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	5	339	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	348
2008	4	314	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2009	99	403	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	1	525
2010	155	496	4	20	4	n/a	n/a	1	680
2011	160	432	2	33	2	2	28	0	659
2012	137	377	3	22	0	0	28	0	567
2013	176	394	6	25	1	2	24	0	628
2014	167	314	6	20	1	2	20	0	530
2015	151	321	6	25	1	2	28	0	534
2016	164	338	6	26	5	2	23	0	564
2017	163	353	6	27	3	0	22	0	574
2018	162	355	10	34	7	3	27	0	598
2019	143	368	10	28	2	3	31	0	585
2020	151	373	6	36	6	3	34	0	609
2021	105	326	8	29	3	2	42	0	515
2022	85	386	5	31	1	1	50	0	559
2023	102	385	1	51	2	2	46	0	589
2024	109	350	3	50	1	2	55	0	570

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Victory Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	348	24.0	14.5	85.1
2008	321	18.0	17.8	68.2
2009	525	23.0	22.8	56.5
2010	680	27.0	25.1	63.5
2011	659	32.0	20.5	68.3
2012	567	37.0	15.3	80.2
2013	628	34.0	18.4	57.3
2014	530	32.6	16.2	58.9
2015	534	32.0	16.6	62.7
2016	564	33.0	17.0	58
2017	574	32.0	17.9	49.5
2018	598	34.0	17.5	54.8
2019	585	34.9	16.7	56.9
2020	609	34.2	17.7	59.1
2021	515	34.1	15.0	n/a
2022	559	33.9	16.4	64.4
2023	589	33.0	17.8	117
2024	570	35.0	16.2	100.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Victory Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	348	24.0	14.5	85.1
2008	321	18.0	17.8	68.2
2009	525	23.0	22.8	56.5
2010	680	27.0	25.1	63.5
2011	659	32.0	20.5	68.3
2012	567	37.0	15.3	80.2
2013	628	34.0	18.4	57.3
2014	530	32.6	16.2	58.9
2015	534	32.0	16.6	62.7
2016	564	33.0	17.0	58
2017	574	32.0	17.9	49.5
2018	598	34.0	17.5	54.8
2019	585	34.9	16.7	56.9
2020	609	34.2	17.7	59.1
2021	515	34.1	15.0	n/a
2022	559	33.9	16.4	64.4
2023	589	33.0	17.8	117
2024	570	35.0	16.2	100.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Victory Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$629 (9.3%)	$6,163 (90.7%)	$6,792
2020	$563 (8.8%)	$5,855 (91.2%)	$6,418
2021	$712 (8.3%)	$7,881 (91.7%)	$8,593

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Victory Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 885^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 706^th of 1114 Elementary schools	16.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Victory Elementary)	82	40.8	41.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)	72	50.5	21.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Victory Elementary)	68	56.6	11.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)	60	53.1	6.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Victory Elementary)	78	48.7	29.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)	72	50.4	21.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Victory Elementary)	71	73.3	2.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)	67	59.4	7.6%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Victory Elementary)	71	74	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)	70	45.4	24.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Victory Elementary)	74	82.7	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Portsmouth City Public Schools)	70	47.3	22.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Victory Elementary)	68	62.3	5.7%
5th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)	69	54	15.1%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Victory Elementary)	69	56.2	12.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)	74	50.8	23.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Victory Elementary)	65	66.7	1.7%
6th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)	74	62.5	11.5%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	585	589	0.7%
African American	368	385	4.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	10	1	90%
Hispanic	28	51	82.1%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	143	102	28.7%
Two or More Races	31	46	48.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.9%	117%	60.1%

Schools Near Victory Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)				SOL VA Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Victory Elementary	Public	K-6	2828 Greenwood Drive	Portsmouth	23701	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 393-8806	570	35	16.2	100.7%	109 (19.1%)	350 (61.4%)	50 (8.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	55 (9.6%)	28.1	863^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	22.5%		41.5	706^th of 1114 public elementary schools	36.6%	157	53.9	58.9	55.4	68.5	59.5	54.4	63.0	60.3	65.3	47.9		$8,593	$712	$7,881
Douglass Park Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-6	34 Grand St	Portsmouth	23701	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(757) 393-8646	528	38	13.8	100.0%	11 (2.1%)	458 (86.7%)	42 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.0%)	1.4	1109^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.4%		3.2	1093^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	1.9%	16	23.2	27.1	13.7	16.9	13.7	43.5	45.6	31.0	28.2	11.9		$9,106	$947	$8,159
Cradock Elementary	Public	K-6	18 Dahlgren Ave	Portsmouth	23702	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 558-2811	606	42	14.4	100.0%	69 (11.4%)	409 (67.5%)	61 (10.1%)	11 (1.8%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (7.8%)	5.3	1077^th of 1114 public elementary schools	3.3%		6.4	1067^th of 1114 public elementary schools	4.2%	10	45.2	42.5	22.2	32.0	23.5	40.5	51.3	38.0	56.8	35.5		$8,379	$801	$7,577
Brighton Elementary	Public	K-6	1100 Portsmouth Blvd.	Portsmouth	23704	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 393-8870	445	28	15.8	100.2%	9 (2.0%)	373 (83.8%)	26 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.4%)	12.8	997^th of 1114 public elementary schools	10.5%		9	1038^th of 1114 public elementary schools	6.8%	41	51.6	63.5	41.2	49.2	26.5	55.6	49.2	50.8	50.0	20.6		$10,474	$1,807	$8,667
Westhaven Elementary	Public	K-6	3701 Clifford St	Portsmouth	23707	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 393-8855	474	32	14.8	100.2%	83 (17.5%)	313 (66.0%)	33 (7.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (8.0%)	6.4	1065^th of 1114 public elementary schools	4.4%		3.5	1091^st of 1114 public elementary schools	2.1%	26	59.6	36.7	20.0	32.3	19.4	60.9	38.3	33.9	41.9	15.0		$9,728	$1,170	$8,558
G.A. Treakle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Gilmerton Rd	Chesapeake	23323	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 558-5361	401	36	11.2	84.3%	99 (24.7%)	175 (43.6%)	75 (18.7%)	6 (1.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.2%)	65.7	417^th of 1114 public elementary schools	62.6%		53.5	567^th of 1114 public elementary schools	49.1%	150	81.9	77.4	68.6		65.7	76.8	77.1	79.1			81.4	$13,069	$1,330	$11,740
Mount Hermon Preschool Center	Public	PK	3000 North St.	Portsmouth	23707	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 393-8825	227	18	12.6	98.7%	30 (13.2%)	173 (76.2%)	12 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Lakeview Elementary	Public	K-6	1300 Horne Ave	Portsmouth	23701	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 465-2901	405	34	11.9	99.8%	22 (5.4%)	340 (84.0%)	18 (4.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.9%)	15	981^st of 1114 public elementary schools	11.9%		22.4	914^th of 1114 public elementary schools	18.0%	67	63.3	40.9	49.1	43.6	45.6	61.2	56.7	56.1	47.3	37.9		$9,054	$679	$8,375
Camelot Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Guenevere Dr	Chesapeake	23323	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 558-5347	506	36	14.1	85.2%	68 (13.4%)	281 (55.5%)	109 (21.5%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.9%)	40.4	722^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	35.2%		52.3	590^th of 1114 public elementary schools	47.0%	132	55.6	69.6	76.1		69.0	54.0	66.7	62.9			62.0	$12,855	$1,366	$11,489
Simonsdale Elementary	Public	K-6	4841 Clifford Street	Portsmouth	23701	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 465-2917	609	49	12.4	101.0%	272 (44.7%)	226 (37.1%)	41 (6.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	61 (10.0%)	31.3	819^th of 1114 public elementary schools	26.5%		42.3	699^th of 1114 public elementary schools	37.3%	120	62.7	54.8	51.1	50.0	54.4	61.0	69.4	64.1	72.3	61.3		$9,398	$958	$8,441

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