Summary:
The city of Suffolk, Virginia is home to 19 schools that are part of the Suffolk City Public Schools district, which serves students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 66 out of 130 in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district are Nansemond River High School, which is ranked 136 out of 329 Virginia high schools and has a 3-star rating. The school demonstrates strong performance in several subject areas, including Algebra I, Algebra II, and English Reading, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in SOL/Writing. John Yeates Middle School is another high-performing school, ranked 77 out of 417 Virginia middle schools with a 4-star rating. The school excels in Geometry, Algebra I, and English Reading, with 100% proficiency in several grades, and a high percentage of students proficient or better in SOL/Civics and Economics. Oakland Elementary School is also a standout, ranked 136 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools with a 4-star rating, and outstanding performance in Mathematics and English Reading.
However, the data also reveals performance disparities across the district, with some schools, such as Hillpoint Elementary and Booker T. Washington Elementary, struggling with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subject areas. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a potential link between socioeconomic status and student achievement. Additionally, the data shows that higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as evidenced by Booker T. Washington Elementary's high spending but low performance. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the inequities and ensure all students in the Suffolk City Public Schools district have access to a quality education.
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