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Chesterfield Academy Elementary

Public | PK-5 | 555 students

 

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Posted August 23, 2010

Chesterfield is an excellent academy of learning and since my daughter has gone there from 1-5 grade and has been on "A" honor roll the entire time, I believe that it is inappropriate to call this school "Unsatisfactory" or "Below Average" because of the learning opportunities provided here! It really is a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

The teachers goes beyouond the required task of teaching children into caring for their well being.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2008

I have a child at this school. Most of the time there are many mistakes on the homework assignment sheets and they seem to focus only on topics that the children will encounter on standardized tests. My child's second grade class has just begun to learn multiplication and it is the end of the school year. The school is located near low income housing, so some faculty and staff have an attitude of indifference. This school is below average.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
78%
History and Social Science

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

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%

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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

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

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
75%
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 Students78%
Female students77%
Male students79%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

History and Social Science

All Students84%
Female students79%
Male students90%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

Math

All Students58%
Female students54%
Male students63%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant58%

Science

All Students86%
Female students87%
Male students86%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%
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 Students88%
Female students90%
Male students86%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students66%
Female students74%
Male students60%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%
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 Students89%
Female students91%
Male students86%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

English: Writing

All Students92%
Female students98%
Male students84%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

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 Students61%
Female students64%
Male students56%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant61%

Science

All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students89%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
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

  • 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
Black 98% 26%
White 1% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic 0% 9%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Kristen Nichols

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2915 Westminster Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
Phone: (757) 628-2544

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