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College Park Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 457 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 12, 2011

I have my 2 kids in this school right now, and another one graduated 3 years ago. I must say, that my experience with this school is very positive. All my kids have always had passed/advanced on their SOL's. The teachers I know are very dedicated and helpful. Bullying has never been tolerated. Since classes are small manageable, they know their students and those who are prone to bully and trouble.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2011

Great school and the teachers and staff are very considerate to kids with IEP'S and delays. My only two concerns are; 1) Equal disapline with others students and listening to the student when they're getting picked on. For NO one deserves to be bullied. 2) Adaquate SAFE parking. I understand that they're building a new school behind the current one, however there is really no safe parking for the staff and the parents. ---Thank you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2011

Students have continiouslyfailed SOL's. Teachers and administration allows bullying. I have encounted problems for my disabled child. She come off of the bus crying or almost crying. I HATE this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2010

I'm a College Park Cougar, A CP Cougar 'til I die ! Born and bred.


Posted March 22, 2010

College Park Elementary I feel has some of the best teachers in the Virginia Beach School System. I moved here from Northern Virginia (Fairfax County), which is known to have good schools. I found this school to be academically on par with those schools, and I felt that the teachers were more involved at College Park.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2008

The school is okay, but the staff have no control over the school, as evident by the ice cream social we went to the kids were screaming and the staff and parent could not get them to be quiet while, and you could not even hear the principle over the speaker system. The parking there is a joke, they do not have enough parking for parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2005

I am very impressed with the school. The principal is great and responds quickly to parent concerns. All the teachers I have met are very dedicated and enthusiastic. The school hosts many activities that promote parent involvement. At least once a month the school hosts an activity such as a fall festival, book night, ice cream social, etc., which encourages the children to get involved. I am very happy with this school.
—Submitted by Dave, a parent


Posted April 18, 2004

This school was great! Teachers help you and they are involved! Great school!
—Submitted by a former student


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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
76%
History and Social Science

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

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%

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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

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

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
76%
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 Students77%
Female students73%
Male students80%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant77%

History and Social Science

All Students85%
Female students77%
Male students91%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant85%

Math

All Students51%
Female students46%
Male students54%
Black students31%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English48%
Not migrant51%

Science

All Students83%
Female students81%
Male students85%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant83%
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 Students81%
Female students75%
Male students84%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant81%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students69%
Female students60%
Male students74%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant69%
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 Students85%
Female students93%
Male students80%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students79%
Female students85%
Male students74%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

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 Students65%
Female students70%
Male students60%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%

Science

All Students76%
Female students70%
Male students80%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%
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
Black 71% 26%
White 18% 57%
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 65%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1110 Bennington Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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Phone: (757) 648-2280

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