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Tarrallton Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 425 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 5, 2012

We have sent 4 children to this school over the past 4 years and it has been a great experience. All the teachers have been excellent, the principal is very involved and each child knows her and she knows them on a first name basis. Our oldest two have been in the gifted program which has served them well. We have received orders to San Diego and I can only hope to find a school as good as this one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2012

I have had three children go through this school. They are fantastic. Their academic and gifted services are superior. The teachers communicate well. The principal is fantastic. The nurse is also wonderful. I cannot tell you how much I love the office staff. We are a military family and have spent the last 6 years in this school. My youngest, currently in 2nd grade, is sad to leave as we are retiring. My children loved every one of their teachers here. My oldest left elementary school for a magnet middle school in NPS and was well prepared, if not above average for the program. I cannot say enough about this fine school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2011

My son has went to tarrallton for pre-k and kindergarden. He loves the teachers as do my husband and I. Everyone at Tarrallton is great :) The office ladies are awsome at getting you the info and help you need, and the teachers are very good with communicating with the parents. Very pleased with the whole school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2011

My daughter has attended this school since 3rd grade and I have never had any problems. They teacher/parent communication is great! They are willing to help all their students. My daughter adored each teacher she had. She is currently in 5th grade and she will be sad to leave. i also agree that all emails are answered promptly. Not to mention the school trips they have and fundraisers which are always fun for students & parents too. We are glad we moved into this area and found this great school!
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Posted March 21, 2010

My eldest child attended this school from 4th-5th grade. My younger son has spent 2+ years in this school. The teachers are fabulous. They have excellent relationships with the students. I love that my son's teacher will email me back in a drop of a hat. Parent-Teacher communication is wonderful! The Principal is always 'in the know' and also has excellent communication. The office ladies are fabulous. This was a great change from Willoughby Elementary. They have the only rock climbing wall in the district!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2008

My son went here for Pre-K. I was very impressed with the outcome and the excellent preparation for Kindergarden.
—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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
English: Writing

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
94%

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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students88%
Female students100%
Male students77%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Students73%
Female students83%
Male students65%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant73%

Math

All Students74%
Female students81%
Male students68%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students95%
Female students100%
Male students91%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
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

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students97%
Male students94%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students70%
Female students74%
Male students66%
Black students54%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant70%
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 Students94%
Female students93%
Male students95%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students98%
Female students97%
Male students100%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

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 Students51%
Female students50%
Male students52%
Black students41%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students57%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant51%

Science

All Students82%
Female students75%
Male students90%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
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

  • 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
White 54% 57%
Black 35% 26%
Hispanic 8% 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 50%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2080 Tarrallton Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
Phone: (757) 531-1800

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