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Linkhorn Park Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 779 students

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Posted January 23, 2012

I love everything about Linkhorn. Very sad that Linda Sidone (principal) has retired, but I feel confident there will be somebody equally as good to take her place. The parent involvement is amazing!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2011

I've had kids going to Linkhorn Park Elementary for 8 years now & I've never had an issue. The teachers are absolutely wonderful, the staff go above & beyond to help you, & the students never go without what they need thanks to all the generous parents that donate their time/money. I've volunteered there for years & I really enjoy working with students as well as the staff. The school as an incredible Math & Science Academy, which begins in 3rd grade, & my daughters love it! My husband & I had considered putting our kids in private school early on, but we're glad we didn't go through it as Linkhorn sets the bar high & continues to to meet it every year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

I love this school! My fourth grader has had the best experiences here with teachers who are fun, fair and wonderful educators. The principal is always visible and available for any questions or concerns as is the VP and the office staff is cheerful and helpful. My daughter has soared in reading this year, and the extra help she receives in math is all due to in house tutoring available to every student. I am proud to say she is an honor roll student each quarter this year and it is all due to the hard work and dedication of the teachers! Mrs. Ware and Mrs. Phillips are great to work with and stay in constant communication with parents and the second grade staff was equally accommodating. THIS is the place to be in VA Beach.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2009

excellent school! my son is in kindergarten and his teachers are amazing and the school itself is just awsome! all the parents welcome you like family and mrs.sidone is an outstanding principle! Go linkhorn lions! plus: the EDK for kindergarteners is an awsome program and im glad that they offer it and my son has had such a huge improvement in learning! thank you mrs.joyce!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2007

Linkhorn Park is a wonderful school. Ms. Sidone has made great improvement these past two years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2007

The academic programs are nothing short of outstanding. They make school fun, and incorporate learning into every aspect of each day in many creative ways. I do wish there were more extracurricular activities available for the Kindergartners. The staff is very warm and friendly which creates a productive learning environment for the students. The parent involvement level is very impressive. There are many parents that contribute to the success and sense of community that the school provides. We are very pleased that our daughter attends such an outstanding school.
—Submitted by Carolyn Burchett, a parent


Posted May 30, 2006

Linkhorn Park is the best public school in America. The math/science academy is an example of excellence in achedmics. The PTA is a shining example of the community behind public education. Bingo night, monster mash, after-school forigen language program, monthly cultural assemblies, field trips, are all above and beyond activities that families love. Kudos to the outstanding faculty and staff. The facility is state of the art with the science lab and the computer lab. It is all that a school should be...a safe learning environment that makes learning fun. We are proud of our school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2006

This is my daughters 2nd year at Linkhorn and I believe it is a super school. She has learned so much and seems to be adjusting very well. Mrs. Beverly (1st) and Mrs. Rendon (2nd) have been a god sent to my child. The staff at Linkhorn are there to help and ensure advancement for the children! GREAT JOB, LINKHORN!
—Submitted by Jennifer Johnson, a parent


Posted December 4, 2004

Good Location. Class size was large but hired new teacher to decrease class size from 28 to 21 students. School academics above average. I felt teachers put forth a good effort for each student
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2004

Nice fun school. Good kids. Bingo night there is a blast. Good food too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2004

This is an excellent school! Samantha just adores Mrs.Manley and Ms.Holian! Please inform them that they are wonderful teachers. If you are a parent thinking of enrolling your child in school, Linkhorn Park Elementary is the school that will fit your needs.
—Submitted by Samantha Vowell, a former student


Posted January 3, 2004

This is our first year at this school and it is fantastic. Linkhorn offers a quality education in a safe, clean and fun environment. We have been so priveledged to send our child to Linkhorn each day and know he is getting the best education possible. Kudos to the principal and teaching staff who make this school so wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
History and Social Science

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

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Writing

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

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

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

All Students89%
Female students91%
Male students87%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Students92%
Female students89%
Male students94%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

Math

All Students70%
Female students59%
Male students81%
Black students33%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%

Science

All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students94%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
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 Students89%
Female students94%
Male students85%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students67%
Female students63%
Male students70%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students68%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant67%
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 Students94%
Female students95%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students94%
Female students97%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

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 students72%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant71%

Science

All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
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

  • 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 77% 57%
Black 14% 26%
Hispanic 5% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 20%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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977 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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Phone: (757) 648-2920

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