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Shelton Park Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 433 students

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5 stars

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Posted March 12, 2012

I am very pleased with my son's kindergarden teacher and my other son 4th greade teacher. Great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2012

I'm so sorry we have to move away from this wonderful school at the end of the year. My child is in Kindergarten, and his teachers are amazing! The teachers and front desk staff, are always so friendly and helpful. I was worried the all day Kindergarten would be too taxing on my son, but he has blossomed so much, and loves school! We're not even halfway through the school year, and I am amazed at how much his reading skills have improved. Any parent should consider themselves lucky, if their child attends Shelton Park!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2009

Lowest ratios in all of VAB's elem schools. We have K and 2nd graders and both are very successful in Shelton Park.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2008

I am very disatisfied with Shelton Park and the way the children with disabilities are treated by some of the staff. The principle has a hidden agenda to say the least. Building a childs educational selfesteem should be of the upmost importance to us all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2007

I am very pleased with the faculty and staff of Shelton Park. This is the only school that my children have ever attended and we feel like part of the family there. They have a great gifted resource program and the all day kindergarten is fantastic.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2006

I really love this school. the staff is so involved with the students learning. Also to pick up your child you have to have an id ready for them to view. Excellent neighborhood. The scool is so clean and neat. And they pass all of their test with high scores. Bravo!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2005

This school is fabulous. I love it. We have been here for almost 5 years and will be here 5 more. My daughter has had some truly wonderful teachers at this school. She loves school and I know it's because of Shelton Park and their wonderful staff. She is in a lot of after school programs like SCA and Chess Club. Wonderful place to be.
—Submitted by J F, a parent


Posted May 12, 2004

Both of my children have thrived at Shelton Park. The teaching staff is wonderful. I have found the school to be both nurturing and supportive of both my children and myself.
—Submitted by s white, a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

I could not possibly be more pleased with this school. I have watched my daughter grow so very much since her first day there. The teachers, staff and environment are all loving, caring and most importantly-challenging!
—Submitted by Yada Callanan, 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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%
History and Social Science

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

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%
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 students100%
Male students95%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

All Students92%
Female students100%
Male students88%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant92%

Math

All Students62%
Female students63%
Male students62%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students54%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant62%

Science

All Students95%
Female students100%
Male students93%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities100%
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 Students91%
Female students92%
Male students89%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students62%
Female students63%
Male students61%
Black students25%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Students90%
Female students97%
Male students83%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant90%

English: Writing

All Students75%
Female students89%
Male students62%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant75%

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 Students45%
Female students46%
Male students45%
Black students18%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students48%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English46%
Not migrant45%

Science

All Students69%
Female students67%
Male students71%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant69%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 57% 57%
Black 27% 26%
Hispanic 12% 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 60%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1700 Shelton Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
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Phone: (757) 460-7577

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