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Brookwood Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 810 students

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Posted May 22, 2012

My children have been attending Brookwood since 2009. My kids and I love it! This school has some of the greatest teachers, office staff, and janitors! I love it so much, I hold my Girl Scout meetings there as well. I am so glad I have teachers that care about my kids and their education, pushing them to be the best and work at their full potential!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2011

I give this school an A++++. My children have been attending this school for 4 years and I have never had a single issue with any teachers or administration. The principal makes his self available to parents and addresses any concerns right away. We are being transferred to Maryland (military) in January 2012 and my children are so devastated they must leave Brookwood. If you are moving to the area, I would completely recommend you finding a home in this school jurisdiction!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2010

I loved this school as much as my kids did. It was very hard to change due to moving. The kids were great and the staff was amazing INCLUDING the office staff. They were very friendly in person and on the phone. We are going to miss Brookwood terribly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2008

I had 7 children who went to Brookwood over a 5 year period. They have wonderful teachers and the the gudiance staff was great. Even the nurse was awesome. They people at the school that were not friendly was the office staff. They always seem to mad because they had to work or answer questions. Other staff was great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2008

Brookwood has very kind students and teachers all five of my children go there and they get outstanding grades
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2006

Brookwood Elementary is a great school! My son attended the Pre-K program there, and it is absolutely wonderful. The teachers are dedicated to their work and go beyond what is expected of them to see that your child receives the help he/she needs. My son went on many field trips which also enhanced his learning while in the Pre-K program. I can only speak of the preschool program as far as field trips. Excellent school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2006

Brookwood Elementary is a wonderful school. It is an older school with the older charm. My children have been to other schools where the community is more affluent, but I prefer the smaller schools like Brookwood. It has a more personal feel and the teachers, staff and PTA are excellent. They offer many wonderful activities and events that students would not be able to experience without all the staff and parents support. Many believe there is a 'clique' but it really is just that everyone works well together and has fun doing so, and this has had a very positive effect on the children. They truly love to go to school. Good job Brookwood, keep up the good work!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2005

My children were happier with the principal who left in 2004, but handled the new one well. My only complaint is that the the atmosphere does not seem warm by most staff and the volunteers. Very clicky! If you want to help it seems you have to know someone in the PTA or they don't acknowledge your presence. I only feel comfortable going in to eat lunch with my kids. Sometimes I wish we were in a better elementary school district. Some of the teachers seem 'tired'. Maybe they could put in some newer teachers with newer ideas? I also have concerns with their security measures as they don't check id's and they aren't able to keep track of who left and who didn't at the end of the day, even though they try. All in all it's not a terrible school but I have definitely seen better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2005

My children have attended this school for three years, and I have seen improvements since the new principal arrived. The teachers are exceptional, as is the staff. One issue I have is the lack of extracurricular activities. There needs to be more effort put forth in order to improve student morale.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2004

Wonderful staff and teachers and the school has a heart and my children love it..... How lucky my kids are to attend there....
—Submitted by edy peebles, 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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
82%
History and Social Science

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

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
99%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

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

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
96%
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 Students89%
Female students91%
Male students85%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students88%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

Math

All Students66%
Female students64%
Male students69%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic82%
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant66%

Science

All Students91%
Female students90%
Male students92%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant91%
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 Students91%
Female students90%
Male students91%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students75%
Female students72%
Male students78%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant75%
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 students95%
Male students89%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students86%
Female students91%
Male students81%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

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 Students70%
Female students73%
Male students66%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant70%

Science

All Students93%
Female students95%
Male students92%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities87%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant93%
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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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 50% 57%
Black 33% 26%
Hispanic 9% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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601 S Lynnhaven Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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