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Poplar Halls Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 329 students

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Posted May 17, 2012

There are multiple instances of communication breakdown within the walls of this school. Everything from teacher to teacher, teacher to admin, admin to teacher, admin to parent and teacher to parent. I am WHOLLY dissatisfied with everything about this school, and my child will NOT go there next year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2008

Not a good school, teacher's arent concerned with the pasing of the children and the prinicpal supports the staff at all times.
—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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
95%
History and Social Science

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
91%
English: Writing

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students76%
Female students80%
Male students74%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant76%

History and Social Science

All Students85%
Female students90%
Male students81%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant85%

Math

All Students43%
Female students63%
Male students30%
Black students39%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English43%
Not migrant43%

Science

All Students82%
Female students90%
Male students77%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant82%
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 Students86%
Female students97%
Male students71%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students59%
Female students65%
Male students52%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant59%
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 Students81%
Female students86%
Male students77%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

English: Writing

All Students96%
Female students95%
Male students97%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant96%

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 Students53%
Female students35%
Male students66%
Black students54%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English56%
Not migrant53%

Science

All Students80%
Female students76%
Male students83%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant80%
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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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 76% 26%
White 14% 57%
Hispanic 6% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 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 60%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5523 Pebble Lane
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: (757) 892-3280

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