Summary:
The 23513 zip code area of Norfolk, Virginia is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Norfolk City Public Schools district. While the elementary schools show some pockets of relative strength, the middle and high schools in this area have consistently struggled with low performance and rankings, raising concerns about the quality of education for students in this community.
The standout schools in this data set are Norview High School, which has the largest student population and highest spending per student but also the lowest ratings and test scores, and Norview Elementary School, which has the highest spending per student among the elementary schools and relatively stronger test scores. The other schools, including Norview Middle School, consistently rank in the bottom percentiles of Virginia schools and struggle with low proficiency rates on standardized tests.
Across the board, the schools in this data set serve high-poverty, minority student populations, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 89% to 98%. This demographic challenge, combined with the persistent underperformance of the middle and high schools, suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to help these students succeed. While the data paints a concerning picture, there may be opportunities to learn from the relative strengths of the higher-performing elementary schools and apply those strategies more broadly to improve outcomes for all students in this community.
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