Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

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Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is an elementary school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 737 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Southside STEM Academy at Campostella consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Virginia, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 9.09% in 7th grade to 43.4% in 8th grade, compared to state averages of 52.49% and 50.1%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for African American students, who rank between 558-565 out of 588 Virginia elementary schools. Additionally, 95.12% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The challenges faced by Southside STEM Academy at Campostella are not unique to the school, as nearby Richard Bowling Elementary, Jacox Elementary, and Chesterfield Elementary also perform poorly on state assessments and have high percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, some nearby schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools district, such as Thurgood Marshall Elementary and George W. Carver Intermediate, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and lower percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, despite serving similar student populations.


Detail:

Public K-8

 1106 Campostella Rd.
       Norfolk, VA  23523


(757) 628-2555

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1072nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,758 Help


Students who attend Southside Stem Academy At Campostella usually attend:

High:    Lake Taylor High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  737

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.8%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Compare Details Southside Stem Academy At Campostella ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 27th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Southside Stem Academy At Campostella ranks worse than 95.7% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Southside Stem Academy At Campostella has the largest elementary school student body size in the Norfolk City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella is $8,758. 16 elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside Stem Academy At Campostella:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside Stem Academy At Campostella 1072nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Southside Stem Academy At Campostella in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Southside Stem Academy At Campostella 399th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Southside Stem Academy At Campostella in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Norfolk City Public Schools 105th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 23.52 935th 1062 12.0%
2006 30.39 894th 1071 16.5%
2007 24.85 956th 1083 11.7%
2008 8.55 1063rd 1081 1.7%
2009 49.98 608th 1082 43.8%
2010 0.14 1113th 1113 0.0%
2011 0.79 1114th 1117 0.3%
2012 8.41 1090th 1117 2.4%
2013 0.21 1118th 1120 0.2%
2014 0.08 1110th 1110 0.0%
2015 0.82 1097th 1100 0.3%
2016 0.76 1087th 1096 0.8%
2017 0.60 1093rd 1099 0.5%
2018 0.38 1094th 1097 0.3%
2019 0.83 1095th 1105 0.9%
2021 3.00 1091st 1103 1.1%
2022 1.11 1108th 1109 0.1%
2023 1.95 1105th 1114 0.8%
2024 5.76 1072nd 1114 3.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.09 978th 1036 5.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.72 1097th 1100 0.3%
2024 5.48 1062nd 1098 3.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.70 1076th 1093 1.6%
2024 7.19 1061st 1101 3.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.15 565th 579 2.4%
2024 11.70 558th 588 5.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.33 417th 424 1.7%
2021 5.92 409th 419 2.4%
2022 1.40 411th 415 1.0%
2023 1.61 418th 422 0.9%
2024 8.25 399th 417 4.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.26 374th 402 7.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.52 411th 411 0.0%
2024 6.91 394th 407 3.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.97 405th 409 1.0%
2024 7.24 392nd 407 3.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.39 293rd 298 1.7%
2024 16.35 271st 299 9.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 690 690
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 661 661
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 702 702
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 721 721
1993 9 589 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1994 1 625 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 2 646 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1996 2 646 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1997 4 685 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1998 3 666 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1999 8 742 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2000 14 683 0 3 0 n/a n/a -4 696
2001 11 663 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2002 13 724 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 741
2003 13 724 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 741
2004 9 670 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2005 5 657 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2006 2 695 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2007 2 651 6 0 1 n/a n/a 1 661
2008 4 644 1 1 1 n/a n/a 3 654
2009 5 667 5 1 1 n/a n/a 3 682
2010 11 677 4 2 0 n/a n/a 9 703
2011 7 688 0 5 2 0 6 0 708
2012 7 668 0 8 1 0 9 0 693
2013 6 661 0 6 1 0 5 0 679
2014 0 651 0 6 2 0 8 0 667
2015 2 645 0 16 1 0 11 0 675
2016 4 615 0 13 0 0 8 0 640
2017 14 733 0 21 0 0 18 0 786
2018 9 815 0 26 0 0 27 0 877
2019 7 800 0 21 0 0 31 0 859
2020 8 689 2 28 2 0 24 0 753
2021 15 683 2 31 2 0 26 0 759
2022 10 787 2 43 2 0 29 0 873
2023 6 662 1 43 0 0 25 0 737

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 690 51.9 13.2 n/a
1990 661 52.8 12.5 n/a
1991 702 51.5 13.6 n/a
1992 721 52.5 13.7 n/a
1993 598 40.8 14.7 n/a
1994 626 34.1 n/a 90.7
1995 648 n/a 0.0 92.9
1996 648 n/a 0.0 92.9
1997 690 n/a 0.0 94.9
1998 670 n/a 0.0 94.6
1999 751 67.0 11.2 93.2
2000 696 n/a 0.0 99
2001 675 57.0 11.8 85.8
2002 741 59.0 12.6 96.9
2003 741 59.0 12.6 96.9
2004 681 60.0 11.4 96
2005 663 60.0 11.1 92.9
2006 699 58.0 12.1 92.1
2007 661 54.2 12.2 92.6
2008 654 47.0 13.9 92.6
2009 682 48.0 14.2 97.5
2010 703 51.0 13.7 97.1
2011 708 52.0 13.6 96.3
2012 693 41.4 16.7 93.9
2013 679 40.0 16.9 94.7
2014 667 33.5 19.9 n/a
2015 675 47.0 14.3 59.4
2016 640 46.0 13.9 61.9
2017 786 52.1 15.0 98.5
2018 877 62.9 13.9 98.5
2019 859 69.8 12.3 97.9
2020 753 61.4 12.2 95.2
2021 759 60.3 12.5 n/a
2022 873 61.3 14.2 82.1
2023 737 58.0 12.7 95.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 690 51.9 13.2 n/a
1990 661 52.8 12.5 n/a
1991 702 51.5 13.6 n/a
1992 721 52.5 13.7 n/a
1993 598 40.8 14.7 n/a
1994 626 34.1 n/a 90.7
1995 648 n/a 0.0 92.9
1996 648 n/a 0.0 92.9
1997 690 n/a 0.0 94.9
1998 670 n/a 0.0 94.6
1999 751 67.0 11.2 93.2
2000 696 n/a 0.0 99
2001 675 57.0 11.8 85.8
2002 741 59.0 12.6 96.9
2003 741 59.0 12.6 96.9
2004 681 60.0 11.4 96
2005 663 60.0 11.1 92.9
2006 699 58.0 12.1 92.1
2007 661 54.2 12.2 92.6
2008 654 47.0 13.9 92.6
2009 682 48.0 14.2 97.5
2010 703 51.0 13.7 97.1
2011 708 52.0 13.6 96.3
2012 693 41.4 16.7 93.9
2013 679 40.0 16.9 94.7
2014 667 33.5 19.9 n/a
2015 675 47.0 14.3 59.4
2016 640 46.0 13.9 61.9
2017 786 52.1 15.0 98.5
2018 877 62.9 13.9 98.5
2019 859 69.8 12.3 97.9
2020 753 61.4 12.2 95.2
2021 759 60.3 12.5 n/a
2022 873 61.3 14.2 82.1
2023 737 58.0 12.7 95.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,029 (12.4%) $7,295 (87.6%) $8,323
2020 $1,231 (14.2%) $7,437 (85.8%) $8,668
2021 $921 (10.5%) $7,837 (89.5%) $8,758

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Stem Academy At Campostella

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1095th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1105th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.1%
Ranks 417th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 418th of 422 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)5731.9
 25.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)4039.7
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6357.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)5531.6
 23.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.6
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)4747.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6762.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)3820
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)6949.6
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)3218.6
 13.4%
   5th Grade Science (Norfolk City Public Schools)6651
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)3641.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6560.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)4216.5
 25.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)5633
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)5419.8
 34.2%
   6th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6253.3
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)386
 32%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)5321.8
 31.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)4739.2
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6755
 12%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)2816.2
 11.8%
   8th Grade Writing (Norfolk City Public Schools)5637.3
 18.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)6310.8
 52.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)6826.8
 41.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)4618.4
 27.6%
   8th Grade Science (Norfolk City Public Schools)6033.1
 26.9%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Southside Stem Academy At Campostella)3743
 6%
   8th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6358.2
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students859737
 14.2%
African American800662
 17.3%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic2143
 104.8%
Pacific Islander00
White76
 14.3%
Two or More Races3125
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.9%95.1%
 2.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 737 students attended Southside Stem Academy At Campostella.

Students who attend Southside Stem Academy At Campostella usually go on to attend:

High : Lake Taylor High

Students at Southside Stem Academy At Campostella are 90% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Southside Stem Academy At Campostella ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Virginia elementary schools.


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