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Tidewater Park Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 379 students

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Posted November 10, 2011

A great school has an honest principal like the one at this school. being respect and teamwork starts with all of us doing our part to make our neighborhood school better. This is done by the example set by the leadership demonstrated in this school. First the principal listens to the paremts concerns. Making a difference in your child's life is done by all joingin together to support the principal. BEST INTEREST IN YOUR CHILD IS BY A MUTUAL DESIRE TO LOVE THE LITTLE ONES. THE PRINCIPAL is dedicated and professionally educated to serve the needs of every single child in this school. hooray


Posted March 4, 2010

I am not happy with this school and my daughter has been taken out of that school because the teachers are disrespectful. My daughter hated that school in 1st grade but I hear they have a new principal Rosetta Woodhouse but my daughter still doesnt go to that school its still dirty my daughter is 11 and in middel school and says she will never visit that school in her life !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2009

Iam a conserned mother and i took my kids from this school. because the staff is horriable. no one is nice. and the education here is not good at all. when my kids came home everyday they allways had a bad day. and the teachers are not patient with the kids. i dont recommend this school at all but my kids in another school. doeing so much better.


Posted August 23, 2008

This school is horrible! The Principal and the teachers do not give you a warm welcome reception, the building is quite dirty, and the children are locked outside of their classrooms until the bell rings. I took my daughter out of this school after she completed Pre-K and it was the best decision I have ever made, reguarding her education
—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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

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

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
52%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
47%

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 89% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
67%
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 Students46%
Female students67%
Male students29%
Black students46%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English46%
Not migrant46%

History and Social Science

All Students42%
Female students42%
Male students43%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English42%
Not migrant42%

Math

All Students23%
Female students25%
Male students21%
Black students24%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities26%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English23%
Not migrant23%

Science

All Students50%
Female students50%
Male students50%
Black students52%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant50%
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 Students56%
Female students62%
Male students50%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English56%
Not migrant56%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students17%
Female students16%
Male students18%
Black students17%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities18%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English17%
Not migrant17%
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 Students62%
Female students69%
Male students56%
Black students62%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant62%

English: Writing

All Students77%
Female students85%
Male students71%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

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 Students48%
Female students69%
Male students31%
Black students48%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English48%
Not migrant48%

Science

All Students73%
Female students85%
Male students65%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant73%
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 99% 26%
White 1% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Hispanic N/A 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 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1045 E Brambleton Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
Phone: (757) 628-2500

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