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North Landing Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 512 students

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Posted September 7, 2011

My daughter is in the 4th grade and has attended this school since kindergarten and loves it. So far all of her teachers are very involved and understand the special needs of military families. Academics are some of the best in the state and it shows in the SOL scores. I've lived in Northern Virginia and the parent / teacher interaction here is much more personal and they are genuinely interested in the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2010

my grandchildren go to North Landing and enjoy the teachers and the school. The teachers take the time to teach the kids.


Posted February 29, 2008

Our family has been extremely pleased with the teachers and leadership within North Landing Elementary School. The school counselor, Mrs. Boocks, has assisted our family through deployments (with special children-of-deployed parents groups) and family illness. The teachers have presented material in a challenging and creative way; they are also an extremely caring group of professionals. One of my children has required extra assistance in math and reading. The afterschool tutor clubs were fun, and my child was not made to feel embarassed or inferior for attending. Ms. Barkey was wonderful in assisting my child in reading. My other child, yet not old enough for the gifted classes, is challenged in the classroom and encouraged to be a creative and analytical thinker. We've had many exceptional teachers! The students in this school also have attentive and involved parents . Overall, my children have thrived at this fine school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2006

Having moved here from a school system with many programs I was disappointed by the lack of them at this school. There are no clubs, after school activities or study groups. The academic programs are average, but lacking compared to the schools in Fairfax County, where we lived before. I have a special needs son and have had to fight for some of his services, and feel the have done the bare minimum for him. Parent involvement is very large here. The PTA is at 100% and parents are involved with fundraisers and volunteering. Don't get me wrong, it is a good school, it just didn't quite meet the needs of our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2004

I have had four children at N. Landing. It is a hidden treasure at the beach~ from the administration to the teachers to the janitorial staff: every person there cares about the children. If the guidance counselor is out and a child needs to talk, the office secretaries step in with a hug and kleenex. I can email the teachers and keep up with how my kids are doing, and the principal, Mrs. Risney, is always available. This is a growing, thriving school and I'm thrilled to be involved with such a great group of people.
—Submitted by jessica sandlin, a parent


Posted August 25, 2003

My son is part of the special education program. So we have special needs that exceed those of other mainstreamed students. After coming from another state, I cannot believe how excellent this school is in providing great quality education and emotional support for our kids. I cannot begin to compare it with the last school my son attended. The teachers are open to suggestions from parents and not defensive at all. They really strive to maintain a solid line of communication with parents. This can only benefit our students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2003

North Landing Elementary is one of Virginia Beach's best kept secrets. My 2 children (boy & girl) enjoy going to school there. The teachers are excellent and I have yet to have a bad experience during my children's tenure.
—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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
History and Social Science

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
English: Writing

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

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

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

History and Social Science

All Students98%
Female students100%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

Math

All Students75%
Female students71%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant75%

Science

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%
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 Students93%
Female students95%
Male students91%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students82%
Female students77%
Male students85%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant82%
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 students95%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

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 Students76%
Female students76%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%

Science

All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%
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 81% 57%
Black 9% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 6%
Hispanic 3% 9%
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 8%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2929 N Landing Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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Phone: (757) 648-3160

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