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Strawbridge Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 730 students

 
 
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Posted January 16, 2011

I LOVE this school. We are military and getting ready to move. We wish W could the school with us. We chose our house based on the school. It was the best choice ever! Everyone is willing to help the kids in ANY way they can. The PTA is wonderful as well!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 22, 2010

Attended kindergarten through fifth here. My son started here with a severe speech delay and is now identified gifted. We will miss Mrs. Coon and the entire staff. Best experience for our family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2009

Strawbridge is a great school the staff is excellent. Theirs a couple of things they should change, one the younger kids from third should be able to start learning to play a instrument. Two recess after lunch so they can run around and socialize. They can even do this at lunch. Three every parent should get a chance to be on the p>t>a. When they apply. Not they they choose who ever they want. This no more a p>t>a when the choose who they want. The principal should check into this.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2009

The whole school is excellent I am disabled and my daughter missed the school bus they sent the vice principal to pick her up so that she would not miss school that is going beyond the call of duty, Parents get involved and everything they due is geared towards improving childrens self esteem and accepting all no matter what the circumstances are. they really care for each and every child that attends their school ...A+ A+ A+
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2008

Parent of a 2nd and 3rd grader. 2 great years of schooling. Awesome teachers and awesome curriculum. Tops in Va Bch!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2008

Amazing school, committed teachers, staff, and parents add up to a great experience for my kids (and my standards are pretty high).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2007

this is definately a five star school. one of the best at the beach.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2006

Without a doubt the best school in Virginia Beach. When we bought our house years ago, we gave no thought to schools because we had no kids and thought we wouldn't be here very long. I feel blessed every day that we happened to get Strawbridge Elementary. Every single person who works there is top notch. They challenge the kids to excel by using positive reinforcement. From the library to the drama department (they put on a musical every year) to the excellent PE Dept.....A+++!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2006

Strawbridge is the best elementary school in Virginia Beach, the teachers, volunteers, staff and administration are all top notch. My son loved going here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2004

My son has attended this school for 4 years, he has a learning disability and from the beginning they vowed to make him feel no different from any other child. In my opinion this is one of the best schools I've ever encountered. The staff is top notch! Mrs. Woodberry an excellent 1st grade teacher encouraged and challenged my son to be the best he could be. After a rocky 2nd grade, Miss Perkinson the perfect 3rd grade teacher raised his self esteem and confidence, again he strived for the top! His 4th grade wonder, Mr. Cooper is not only a great educator but a positive role model. They really understand what it means & takes to educate & interact with children. Mrs. Lightfoot, one of the 'Guiding Lights', the school counselor, has been a God send! Dr. Jenny, Ms. Coon, the special ed teachers all wonderful!
—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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%
History and Social Science

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

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
97%

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 89% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
English: Writing

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

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

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 Students98%
Female students100%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

History and Social Science

All Students98%
Female students98%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

Math

All Students79%
Female students81%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant79%

Science

All Students99%
Female students100%
Male students99%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%
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 Students97%
Female students98%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students81%
Female students80%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities86%
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

English: Reading

All Students97%
Female students99%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students97%
Female students100%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

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 Students86%
Female students84%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

Science

All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities69%
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 79% 57%
Hispanic 8% 9%
Black 7% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 12%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 23N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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2553 Strawbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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