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Churchland Academy Elementary School vs. Churchland Primary & Intermediate

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School Overview

School
Churchland Academy Elementary School
4061 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Churchland Primary & Intermediate
5700 Hedgerow Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Churchland Academy 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 is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Churchland Primary & Intermediate 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 is 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
600 students
511 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Churchland Academy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Churchland Primary & Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Churchland Academy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Churchland Primary & Intermediate.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Churchland Academy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Churchland Primary & Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Churchland Academy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Churchland Primary & Intermediate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1408 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1148 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Churchland Academy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Churchland Primary & Intermediate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Churchland Academy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Churchland Primary & Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Churchland Academy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Churchland Primary & Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Churchland Academy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Churchland Primary & Intermediate by grade.
Kindergarten Students
87
70
Grade 1 Students
80
60
Grade 2 Students
84
99
Grade 3 Students
91
77
Grade 4 Students
79
82
Grade 5 Students
89
65
Grade 6 Students
90
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Churchland Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Churchland Primary & Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Churchland Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Churchland Primary & Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
73%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Churchland Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Churchland Primary & Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Churchland Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Churchland Primary & Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Churchland Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Churchland Primary & Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Churchland Academy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Churchland Primary & Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Churchland Academy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Churchland Primary & Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Churchland Academy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Churchland Primary & Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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