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G.A. Treakle Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 520 students

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Posted November 12, 2008

The entire staff of Treakle have been very helpful and supportive in my efforts to foster several children in my home. Each teacher that my children have had have always gone the extra mile to help in every way possible with the children. The children at Treakle are blessed with a caring staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2007

My daughter is a 2nd grade student at G.A. Treakle and she has attended since Kindergarten. She excels in reading and her enthusiasm about school is very rewarding. I am pleased with her progress thus far and look forward to another successful school year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2007

I am a grandparent of a student at G. A. Treakle. She went there for kindergarden and is in the 1st grade this year. She had some issues last year so hopefully they will be resolved this year. So far so good!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2007

My child will be in 3rd grade in the fall & has attended there since kindergarten. I went there for 5th & 6th coming from a private school. I was not impressed then & am not now. I have a baby now & am very worried how the school will be in five years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2006

All 3 of my childern and Myself have attended Treakle. When my oldest 2 were there I was not happy with the school, but now with a new principal I can say, I wouldn't want to send my daughter anywhere else. With great leadership this school will continue to be great.
—Submitted by Kimberly, a parent


Posted February 2, 2005

My 2 oldest loved Treakle from Kindergarten thru 5th grade. now my twins love Kindergarten. I think their teachers are great. I myself was at Treakle and think they have made great improvements over the years.
—Submitted by Melissa, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
100%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
96%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students90%
Female students95%
Male students85%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities89%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Students93%
Female students97%
Male students88%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities89%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

Math

All Students62%
Female students63%
Male students61%
Black students48%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic60%
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant62%

Science

All Students91%
Female students95%
Male students88%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 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.

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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students96%
Female students100%
Male students93%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female students67%
Male students68%
Black students52%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 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.

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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

English: Writing

All Students80%
Female students90%
Male students72%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant80%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students55%
Female students56%
Male students53%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students52%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English52%
Not migrant55%

Science

All Students95%
Female students97%
Male students94%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 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.

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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 48% 26%
White 46% 57%
Hispanic 5% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2500 Gilmerton Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Phone: (757) 558-5361

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