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Sparrow Road Intermediate School

Public | 4-5 | 533 students

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Posted August 14, 2010

This school is AWESOME!!!!! My son has Aspergers Syndrome and went to Sparrow Road in the 2009-10 year. The principal and teachers are phenominal. We moved to Missouri towards the end of the year and now a year later they still write letters to my son and in the beginning called often to check on his transition. The student to teacher ration is adequate and the special education is outstanding. One special ed teacher Katie Roggie is a true godsend for any student to be lucky enough to have her. She is so knowledgable and a problem solver and out of the box thinker. I can't say enough about all the staff and admin. Truly outstanding!!!!! I am so sad we left because the school we are in now is deplorable and completely lacking sped services and has a less than 50% grade level proficiency in testing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

This school has the best teachers - they really care. They have their own 'Angel Tree' at Christmas each year where teachers recommend students at the school, to go on the tree, and then teachers and others at the school 'adopt' a child from the tree and buy Christmas presents for them, all out of their own pocket I might add. They are the best!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2009

Our family has had a positive experience at Sparrow Road Intermediate. Problem children are identified and handled which encourages the students on the edge to do positive things. The Music program is empasized and encourage. Some of the teachers are excellent role models for the parents emmulate volunteering in the community, with after school programs and in general are good people. We have enjoyed being associated with SRI for 4 years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2008

I'd have to agree. The school is clean, teachers are helpful and very active in their classrooms and the staff in the office is awesome.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 13, 2007

I have nothing but good things to say about Sparrow Road Intermediate. My son is in the 5th grade and he loves it. The school is very proactive when there are problems they nip them quickly. The teachers are top notch.
—Submitted by Nancy Dillon, 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 88% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

234 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
91%
English: Writing

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

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

225 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%

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

All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students94%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students65%
Female students65%
Male students64%
Black students54%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic62%
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient students50%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%
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 Students97%
Female students97%
Male students97%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students93%
Male students80%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

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 Students57%
Female students57%
Male students56%
Black students51%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic50%
White students66%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant57%

Science

All Students92%
Female students91%
Male students94%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%
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 55% 26%
White 37% 57%
Hispanic 5% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
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 44%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1605 Sparrow Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
Phone: (757) 578-7050

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