Summary:
Deep Creek Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving 898 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools district, which is ranked 29th out of 130 school districts in the state.
Deep Creek Central Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with students performing significantly better than state and district averages on SOL assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 88.28% of 3rd graders, 87.86% of 4th graders, and 78.68% of 5th graders were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 70.11%, 71.16%, and 67.98%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 45.1% White, 27.73% African American, and 15.7% Hispanic students, is more pronounced than nearby schools, which tend to have higher concentrations of either White or African American students. Additionally, Deep Creek Central Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 24.5%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like Crestwood Intermediate (91.06%) and Camelot Elementary (96.18%).
Deep Creek Central Elementary's consistent high performance is evidenced by its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, which it has maintained for several years. The school's students perform exceptionally well across various subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities. While Deep Creek Central Elementary outperforms the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as Grassfield Elementary and Cedar Road Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of Virginia elementary schools, respectively. However, other nearby schools, like Crestwood Intermediate and Camelot Elementary, have lower academic rankings and higher percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Chesapeake City Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
179th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,053
Students who attend Deep Creek Central Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8
Number of students: 898
Racial breakdown:
White:
45.1%
African American:
27.7%
Hispanic:
15.7%
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Two or more races:
8.9%
Asian:
1.9%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.5%
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