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John B. Dey Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 849 students

 
 
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Posted February 9, 2013

Best school! Great enviroment and excellent staff!!! My children like going to school each day. I'm a very grateful parent. Great School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

In my opinion, John B. Dey is the best elementary school in Virginia Beach due to the administration, teachers, and incredibly active PTA. Whether you child is gifted or struggling, you will be especially pleased with the proactive administration and specialty teachers which give your child very important individual attention. We have been very happy and have 2 children in the gifted cluster program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

The teachers are great and genuinely care about the students. My second grader loves going to school each day!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

They have an excellent gifted program. The teachers and staff are so nice and helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2009

This is an outstanding school. The teachers are first rate and there is an overall climate of respect between teachers and students alike.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2009

Great activities, mostly dedicated teachers, great principal involvement. The PTA is over the top in involvement. Clean and well organized. Definately one of the most highly respected elementaries (by word of mouth).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2009

John B Dey strives for excellence in offerings to the students and families through the involved teachers and active PTA programs. There are many offerings by both PTA And staff to encourage growth for a well rounded student. There are several reading , science ,math, and physical education programs to supplement the normal curriculum. There are monthly family activities to encourage family fun involvement. There is plenty of opportunity for all children be nurtured and have successes in their early childhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2008

John B Dey is an excellent school! The principal, teachers administrative are all very helpful. There is a large percentage of parent involvement. There is quite a bit of focus on achieving high sol scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2007

I'm confident my son is getting a top rate education in his elementary school years. The staff & parent involvement is just awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2007

There are not enough good things to say about John B. Dey and its staff. An education that is on par with private schools, great teachers, lots of parent involvement and plenty of fun in a learning environment. Thank you JDB!!
—Submitted by Laura E, a parent


Posted March 2, 2006

Top quality programs, teachers willing to work with behavioral plans to improve organizational problems without resorting to medications. Positive environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2005

This is a great school. My daughter has special needs and they have been great help with her as well as my husband and I.
—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.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
97%
History and Social Science

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

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
99%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Writing

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

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

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

All Students97%
Female students98%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

All Students99%
Female students98%
Male students99%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

Math

All Students76%
Female students68%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%

Science

All Students99%
Female students98%
Male students99%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities100%
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 Students98%
Female students100%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students88%
Female students86%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
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

English: Reading

All Students99%
Female students100%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

English: Writing

All Students97%
Female students99%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities98%
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 disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant86%

Science

All Students97%
Female students96%
Male students99%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%
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 84% 57%
Black 8% 26%
Hispanic 6% 9%
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 15%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1900 N Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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