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Norfolk Highlands Primary School

Public | PK-3 | 339 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 19, 2011

Great Teachers and really care. My daughter loves it and I do also. The staff knows me by name and are great with the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2010

Great School. If all schools could be this helpful, this caring, and this intelligent about their educational programs, this country would be so much better off.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2009

Our family has been associated with Norfolk Highlands for 7 years. We have had three boys go through NHS and have 1st grader this year. Office staff truly cares about the students. The teachers sincerly desire for the students to succeed and become good citizens. The PTA is small but active. The one thing I am disappointed in is the level of involement from parents and it only gets worst the older the kids get. Great job Dr. Hutchens and staff. Wish I had a few more boys to start at Norfolk Highlands; we will have to wait for my Granddkids!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2009

Norfolk Highlands has always been a good small town school. The atmosphere has changed so much that I could not wait to get my son out of there. I would not send any child I care about to Norfolk Highlands.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2009

my son dalton filmer started hos kindergarden here and he had a very enjoble time with this school ..they are very well mannerd and polite scjool i have seen thus far..i as a parent have had a pleaure being involved with the school funtions and pta ..thank you N H P for the great care and learning you and staff have givin my son hope that he is in the 1st grade as well ,,sincerly your flora
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2009

I have been especially pleased with NHPS as a parent that only placed my children in Parochial Schools for better education. Norfolk Highlands exceeded my expectations and the only drawback preventing this school from being rated as a 10 is that no foreign language is offered to students. I highly recommend this school and the staff and principal are outstanding mentors.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

Wonderful school. My son is in third grade and my daughter is in a Special Needs class and has special medical issues. This school has the best nurse. The office staff is friendly and helpful. Great Principal, she is approachable, friendly and has your childs best interest at heart! Best school in this area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2007

Wonderful staff!! Great overall school...My daughter is entering 2nd grade this year and has been going since K. A+++
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2006

My daughter has attended this school from pre-school to first grade. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Norfolk Highlands. The teachers are caring,understanding and patient. The nurse is the best around! The bus drivers have made sure my daughter and I are comfortable. My child has special medical needs and they have gone above and beyond making sure she has everything she needs to succeed! I think this school deserves an A!
—Submitted by chrischa ives, 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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
History and Social Science

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students88%
Female students95%
Male students82%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Students96%
Female students95%
Male students97%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

Math

All Students68%
Female students72%
Male students63%
Black students56%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%

Science

All Students94%
Female students95%
Male students92%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%
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
White 56% 57%
Black 36% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 6%
Hispanic 4% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 39%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1115 Myrtle Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23325
Phone: (757) 578-7092

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