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Portsmouth, VA 23703

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  SOL Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 72% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 77% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 83% in 2011.

History and Social Science
 88% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for History and Social Science was 85% in 2011.

Science
 82% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 83% (2008)
The state average for Science was 90% in 2011.

Math
 91% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English: Reading
 79% (2011)
 88% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 85% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math
 88% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 68% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English: Reading
 95% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 85% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2011.

Science
 95% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 83% (2008)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

English: Writing
 89% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 75% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2011.

Math
 98% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 89% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English: Reading
 94% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 82% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math
 83% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 69% (2008)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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 School
All Students72%
Female80%
Male63%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities78%
Not limited English proficient72%
Not migrant72%

History and Social ScienceThis School
All Students88%
Female96%
Male79%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient88%
Not migrant88%

ScienceThis School
All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient82%
Not migrant82%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient91%
Not migrant91%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities83%
Not limited English proficient79%
Not migrant79%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient88%
Not migrant88%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis School
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient95%
Not migrant95%

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient95%
Not migrant95%

English: WritingThis School
All Students89%
Female93%
Male85%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient89%
Not migrant89%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black99%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient98%
Not migrant98%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female91%
Male96%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient94%
Not migrant94%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female84%
Male81%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students without disabilities83%
Not limited English proficient83%
Not migrant83%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and history in grades 3 and 8.
  • The results for reading, writing, math and science are included on GreatSchools profiles.
  • 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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  VA Accreditation Ratings

This school was rated "Fully Accredited" by the Virginia Department of Education for the 2008-2009 school year. In 2007-2008, this school was rated as "Fully Accredited". In 2006-2007, this school was rated as "Fully Accredited".
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Accreditation Ratings

  • Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science.
  • The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years.
  • Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview  

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