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Deer Park Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 503 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 23, 2013

We have had mostly positive experiences with Deer Park. There are really some caring, gifted teachers there that obviously have a passion for teaching. As with anything, we have had the bad teacher experience but this is not the norm here. Some staff not too professional but the majority are and seem to care about the kids. Public school in general is too political these days.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2004

My oldest daughter went to Deer Park for 4 years and my youngest for 1. (We moved out of the area). My children and I truly enjoyed the environmental science magnet school. Teachers were well suited for their task. We had two principals during their attendance and both were open and available when needed. Animals running free in the class room (rabits) may not be for all, but my girls loved it. Since volunteering in required via signed contract, parent involvement is high and results in many child/parent projects during and after school.
—Submitted by ms rainey, a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

I was in Deer Park for grades 3, 4, and 5. I never wanted to go home. I had a great day. My teachers were wonderfull and the activities such as monthy hikes to the Virgina Living Museum made school days interesing. I am now in 6th grade and I really miss Deer Park.
—Submitted by Evan, a former student


Posted September 6, 2003

Deer Park Elementary is a elementary Magnet for Earth Science. They offer an above average program considering their a public school. Deer Park is a fully accredited in Newport News where only 50% of the schools are fully accredited.
—Submitted by 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

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%

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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

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

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

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

All Students97%
Female students97%
Male students97%
Black students97%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

All Students96%
Female students94%
Male students97%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

Math

All Students77%
Female students86%
Male students69%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

Science

All Students99%
Female students97%
Male students100%
Black students97%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%
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 Students93%
Female students95%
Male students90%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students83%
Female students84%
Male students81%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant83%
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 students97%
Male students94%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

English: Writing

All Students99%
Female students100%
Male students98%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

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 Students73%
Female students62%
Male students80%
Black students66%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant73%

Science

All Students98%
Female students95%
Male students100%
Black students97%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 49% 57%
Black 45% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
Hispanic 2% 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 31%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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11541 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: (757) 591-7470

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