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Mary Calcott Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 482 students

 
 
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Posted June 5, 2013

Mary Calcott is a wonderful school. The PTA is also very active and I would encourage you to also be an active part of the school. This interaction between caring teachers and parents is vital to the schools success and one of the many reasons that children do well here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2011

I've heard nothing but great things about this school so when my kids go this fall i will be more then happy ; )
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2011

Our daughter was truly blessed w/the teachers at Calcott; they took the time to work w/her, her ADHD and us. Even w/her ADHD, our daughter has excellent grades and is also in the Gifted Program. The teachers seem to be truly invested in the children and try to work as a team w/parents. THIS IS A GREAT SCHOOL! To have a great school parents need to be actively involved, I'm a working mom, but still make time to visit my daughter's school, I go to PTA meetings (yes, I work all day, but the meetings only take an 1hr of my time and it shows the school and my child that I care). I check my daughter s grades daily and not wait until I get a weekly or quarterly report to see if she is struggling. If my child is struggling, I ask questions to the teacher, staff, other parents, and do my own research so I can help my child better and I may have to work w/my child to (I don t mind). To parents who want to complain about a good school: When was the last time you attended a PTA meeting? When was the last time you read to or read w/your child? Have you done your own research to help your child? Have you asked the teacher what can YOU do to help your child?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2011

The teachers and principal do not accomodate children that make no progress as each quarter passes. My child is not the only one being left to fail. When you have children that get extra help in a reading group with only five or so children how is it that the school doesnt try something different when at least two of the children(that I know of) are still receiving Es? And NO our children dont need/have IEPs or 504s. If the extra reading class is not working then why not try another approach?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2011

Mary Calcott is the best school in Norfolk and maybe even Virginia! The teachers and principal are wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2010

I just have my Kids here.And they love the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

I am very pleased with the school. My children just looooove Mary Calcot Elementary.Alisa,Luther,and Amy
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2005

This is a wonderful school. My son's first year has been very rewarding. I am really excited about next year when my daughter can go! They offer different programs from music, art, swimming, etc. The teachers are truely wonderful.
—Submitted by Cheryl Larrabee, a parent


Posted May 2, 2004

This is a wonderful school where you as well as your child will feel like part of a family. From the cleaning staff all the way up to the principal your child will have many mentors to help them with acedemics as well as social skills. Calcott kids don't just learn they thrive!
—Submitted by Nina, 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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

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

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
English: Writing

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

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

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

All Students94%
Female students92%
Male students97%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

All Students99%
Female students97%
Male students100%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

Math

All Students73%
Female students69%
Male students77%
Black students53%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant73%

Science

All Students96%
Female students94%
Male students97%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%
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 Students92%
Female students97%
Male students86%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students78%
Female students78%
Male students78%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%
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 Students92%
Female students96%
Male students88%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students92%
Female students96%
Male students88%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
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 Students80%
Female students84%
Male students76%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

Science

All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students94%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 57%
Black 31% 26%
Hispanic 6% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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137 Westmont Ave
Norfolk, VA 23503
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