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Fairfield Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 485 students

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Posted December 13, 2012

I have a second grader and a kindergardener at Fairfield Elementary and I am very pleased about their individual progress. It is wonderful to see how they are learning and I know it is the teachers making the difference. School is organized, students are challenged, teachers are serious about their job.. you see the principal engaged, PTA almost over the top, which is not a bad thing. I feel my kids are in a great and safe environment to help them learn. Not in love of gifted services at the schooll, otherwise would rate excellent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2009

My son has been going to FES for 4 years and it has been wonderful! The principal and staff are both welcoming and inviting. Dr. Stubblefield is always out in the hallways overseeing the daily activities and genuinely cares about the kids and families. The PTA is great and does wonderful things for the kids and teachers, lots of involvement! It will be bittersweet when he has to leave.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2008

My children had gone to Catholic School for 4 years. We thought that was the best way to go. After meeting with the Prinicple for our aoned school I was amazed. Fairfield has so much to offer and the kids are getting a better education than they were. I have heard many times at this school that if a child is failing it is the teachers fault. As a mom that is great to hear. All teachers are held accountable for what they do and don't do. I love this school and wish I did not wait to send my kids here.
—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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
88%
History and Social Science

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
97%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
87%
English: Writing

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

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%
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 students93%
Male students78%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant84%

History and Social Science

All Students88%
Female students87%
Male students90%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

Math

All Students49%
Female students40%
Male students55%
Black students17%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students58%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant49%

Science

All Students86%
Female students90%
Male students82%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant86%
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 Students84%
Female students87%
Male students81%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students62%
Female students54%
Male students71%
Black students38%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant62%
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 students93%
Male students100%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students88%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

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 Students71%
Female students60%
Male students80%
Black students56%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant71%

Science

All Students88%
Female students74%
Male students100%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 57%
Black 22% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 6%
Hispanic 4% 9%
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 24%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5428 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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Phone: (757) 648-2480

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