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P.B. Young, Sr Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 457 students

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Posted March 11, 2009

P. B. Young, Sr. Elementary wants the best for its students. After all, we do what we do for them!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 10, 2003

Young Park is an excellent environment for learning at the highest level.
—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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
88%

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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
82%

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

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
English: Writing

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
93%

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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
93%
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 students50%
Male students42%
Black students45%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English46%
Not migrant46%

History and Social Science

All Students52%
Female students53%
Male students52%
Black students52%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English52%
Not migrant52%

Math

All Students32%
Female students29%
Male students35%
Black students32%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English32%
Not migrant32%

Science

All Students52%
Female students52%
Male students52%
Black students51%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English52%
Not migrant52%
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 Students63%
Female students61%
Male students67%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant63%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students43%
Female students50%
Male students33%
Black students42%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English43%
Not migrant43%
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 Students77%
Female students76%
Male students78%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

English: Writing

All Students77%
Female students85%
Male students69%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
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 Students41%
Female students40%
Male students42%
Black students39%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English41%
Not migrant41%

Science

All Students81%
Female students80%
Male students81%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%
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
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 93%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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543 E. Olney Rd
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 628-2588

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