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Pembroke Meadows Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 439 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 22, 2012

this school was great!!! there were alot of activites for the kids, and this school had caring, understanding, sincere, and helpful teachers.PMES even has respect for the military...my child has been to alot of schools because we are in the military, she is now a 7th grader and still says that this school is and always will be her favorite. we both have great memories of this school and the staff.this school had GREAT communication, they would always inform us on upcoming events and they always answered questions that we asked.this school would always have donation drives to the SPCA and to the homeless,i always thought this was a good idea because it taught my child to be grateful for the things we have and that it is easy to donate and help others.if you are looking for a school for you and your child this is the one!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2012

awesome school! i have two kids that go there, they have improved so much...i want to shout out Mrs Giles, Ms Tate and Ms Osborne, My kids love you ..thank you for teaching them...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2011

Our boys started going to Pembroke Meadows Elementary in 2009, and we are having great experiences there. It wasn't until my oldest was in Miss Schaefer 5th grade class (2010 - 2011) school year that he really changed. She didn't put up with his excuses and helped mold him into the boy he is now. Once he learned she meant business he was on the honor roll most of the year. In Middle School now and on the Principals lists for the first time we are so proud. GREAT work Miss Schaefer I can't wait until my youngest gets to the 5th grade (2011 -2012) school year. I PRAY you will be there to help our other son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2011

Both of my kids have gone here and the faculty is amazing! What a great bunch of teachers who really care about the educational experience my kids are having!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2008

I LOVE THIS SCHOOL! Mr. Sean is great every morning and afternoon! Dr. Spivey is understanding and helpful! And the Teachers really do care about your kid(s)! Mrs. Widel You ROCK! We were lucky enough to be able to attend PMES with 'Out of Zoning' again this year! We can't wait for this year to begin!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2007

My two sons have attended Pembroke Meadows for the past 3 years & we love it! The organization with the school, teaching efforts as well as great staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2007

My daughter has been attending this school for five yrs now and it has really been a pleasure to see my child grow academically and socially. She has had wonderful and supportive teachers; who I thank God for putting them into her life to allow her to do her very best. I love the principal, the PTA and the faculty staff. They all play apart in her learning. I wish she could do all of her schooling at this school.
—Submitted by Monique Bailey, a parent


Posted February 23, 2007

My son has attended there for five years and all of his teachers, the principal and the assistant principal have been exceptionally supportive of him and very supportive of his special needs. I have never had to fight with anyone to get my child what he needed. There is plenty of communication between parent and teacher and administration and parent if the parent makes an effort to let the school knows he/she cares and is involved. Too many times we blame them for our own short comings.I can't imagine my kids going any place else
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2005

Lots of good features, but parents are not given info on their child(ren)'s Accelerated Reader (AR) test scores. Twice a year the students take the STAR test, and while in the past their results were sent home to the parents, now they no longer are. There is a communication breakdown between school and parents in other areas, too (such as the School Planning Council).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2005

My son has attended this school for two years.He has some special needs and this school is terrible when it comes to giving children the help they need.I have fought with this school since the day he started and meeting with the pricipal did not help at all.This school has made my son hate going to school everyday and I would not recommend this school to any parent with a chld with learning differences period!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2004

My daughter has gone to this school for 3 years now and she absolutely loves it. Even though this school is out of our zone, we will continue to allow our children to attend this wonderful school! The commute is worth it.
—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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%
History and Social Science

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

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 88% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
96%
English: Writing

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

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%

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 students83%
Male students97%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Students89%
Female students83%
Male students97%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%

Math

All Students60%
Female students58%
Male students64%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic40%
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant60%

Science

All Students94%
Female students90%
Male students100%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
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

English: Reading

All Students94%
Female students100%
Male students88%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students65%
Female students71%
Male students58%
Black students20%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%
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 students90%
Male students88%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

English: Writing

All Students91%
Female students100%
Male students83%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
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 Students64%
Female students71%
Male students58%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic75%
White students65%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant64%

Science

All Students88%
Female students89%
Male students88%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
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 60% 57%
Black 25% 26%
Hispanic 9% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 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 31%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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820 Cathedral Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
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Phone: (757) 648-3360

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