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Arrowhead Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 490 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 7, 2012

The teachers at this school are amazing. They work with the children very well. They have made a lot of improvements to the inside as well as the outside of the school. I would recommend this school to anyone I knew.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 28, 2005

A new school was built in 2004, tucked back in the neighborhood amongst the trees. It is a state of the art school with a new ball field built where the previous school sat. The teachers and staff are fantastic, the principal has been there since '89. There is 100% PTA involvement and great pride between the students, parents, and teachers. There are various fundraisers throughtout the year and fun parties and activities that bring the school together. My child attends the special education preschool and I have been very pleased with how the school has welcomed her and is genuinely fond of her and her well being. I feel very confident they take great care of her. It is an all around great school and one of the best in the city.
—Submitted by Rebecca Bartlett, a parent


Posted January 14, 2005

My kids have loved Arrowhead and so have I. We went from homeschooling into this school and found it to be a supportive and encouraging place. The kids are really learning and growing, all the teachers have been outstanding. We have put four kids in the school so far.
—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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

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

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
96%
English: Writing

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

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 Students84%
Female students89%
Male students80%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant84%

History and Social Science

All Students80%
Female students74%
Male students84%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant80%

Math

All Students50%
Female students47%
Male students52%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students48%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English49%
Not migrant50%

Science

All Students87%
Female students86%
Male students88%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%
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 students96%
Male students76%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students70%
Female students67%
Male students73%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English73%
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 Students92%
Female students91%
Male students95%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students92%
Female students95%
Male students89%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant92%

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 Students67%
Female students66%
Male students69%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant67%

Science

All Students88%
Female students85%
Male students92%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%
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 65% 57%
Black 24% 26%
Hispanic 6% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 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 38%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5549 Susquehanna Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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Phone: (757) 648-2040

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