Hermitage Elementary

Summary:

Hermitage Elementary is a public elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving 506 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Hermitage Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 58.89% White, 13.04% African American, 15.22% Hispanic, and 10.87% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Thoroughgood Elementary, which has a student population that is 72.23% White. Academically, Hermitage Elementary has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better in core subjects like Mathematics, English Reading, Science, and Virginia Studies. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's performance exceeded the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia state averages in several areas.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (42.49% receive free or reduced-price lunch), Hermitage Elementary has maintained strong academic performance. This is an impressive achievement, especially when compared to nearby schools like Thoroughgood Elementary, which has only 19.49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, Hermitage Elementary has a significant population of military-connected students, ranking in the bottom 25% of Virginia elementary schools for this student group in the 2023-2024 school year, reflecting the high military presence in the Virginia Beach area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1701 Pleasure House Road
       Virginia Beach, VA  23455-2226


(757) 648-2600

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
335th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,438 Help


Students who attend Hermitage Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Independence Middle
High:    Bayside High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.9%
Hispanic:
15.2%
African American:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hermitage Elementary ranks better than 69.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 26th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.11. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Hermitage Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hermitage Elementary is $12,438. 37 elementary schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hermitage Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermitage Elementary 335th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Hermitage Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Virginia Beach City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia Beach City Public Schools 27th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hermitage Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hermitage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.67 126th 1062 88.1%
2006 86.52 37th 1071 96.5%
2007 75.31 189th 1083 82.5%
2008 66.26 338th 1081 68.7%
2009 74.48 205th 1082 81.1%
2010 67.42 318th 1113 71.4%
2011 70.45 264th 1117 76.4%
2012 76.18 187th 1117 83.3%
2013 79.07 155th 1120 86.2%
2014 76.06 203rd 1110 81.7%
2015 81.03 144th 1100 86.9%
2016 78.16 177th 1096 83.9%
2017 73.11 255th 1099 76.8%
2018 70.91 300th 1097 72.7%
2019 72.27 283rd 1105 74.4%
2021 67.69 373rd 1103 66.2%
2022 72.00 317th 1109 71.4%
2023 59.65 482nd 1114 56.7%
2024 71.11 335th 1114 69.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hermitage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.30 93rd 245 62.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hermitage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.39 182nd 1036 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hermitage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.67 394th 1100 64.2%
2024 68.84 352nd 1098 67.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hermitage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.78 128th 355 63.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Hermitage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.08 148th 182 18.7%
2024 37.52 140th 195 28.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hermitage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.13 548th 1093 49.9%
2024 69.39 345th 1101 68.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Hermitage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.71 161st 579 72.2%
2024 90.35 23rd 588 96.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hermitage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.01 304th 564 46.1%
2024 71.63 151st 580 74.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hermitage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.00 669th 984 32.0%
2024 59.93 421st 979 57.0%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 27, 2018

Open Quote Completely dissatisfied in this school. I do think the office staff is amazing. The principal teacher and nurse there are highly unprofessional even though all of them have college degrees they act As if they never walked in college doors. Obviously they weren’t taught common sense morals when it comes to parents . Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 29, 2018

Open Quote the morale here is very low. Sadly the staff are not happy so the children are not either. Went to get my child a check out and two members were in a screaming match right in the lobby.

Another occasion a parent and staff member were arguing right at the front door. If your child goes here stop in unannounced! I urge you to listen to your gut! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Open Quote Our son attended Hermitage ES from K through 5th grade. Love this school! The principal and all the teachers are committed to each and every student. The majority of the students are military kids and there is a high turnover of students--my son was one of 13 to have been at HES from K-5. The school is very supportive of military families and has staff to help students cope when Mom or Dad are away on deployment. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, April 8, 2012

Open Quote I have 2 little ones who go to Hermitage, my oldest is now in 3rd grade while the youngest is in Kindergarten. So far the teachers and staff have been great. We are a military family and my husband was on deployment when the oldest was in kindergarten and 1st Grade and even some of 2nd grade. To have a school that understood the stress my child was going threw and to have a counselor there who specialized in how to help military kids was a life saver. My biggest fear other then my child having a hard time because we had just moved and no sooner did we get thing half unpacked Daddy left and then school started was that I wouldn't be able to help out in class or on field trips. I quickly found that the teachers are very understanding and as long as the younger sibling is well behaved they are welcome to tag along. I was still able to go on field trips and help out in the classroom without a problem and as a parent that was very important to me. The thing I found very sweet was that if the teacher knew the youngest was going to be tagging along they had an extra set of what ever the oldest was going to be doing. They made my youngest feel welcome and right at home to the point when they started Kindergarten it was by Mommy as they ran to the bus. I feel very lucky and grateful that my kids have started school there, they love it and are building a great foundation for years to come. You know a school is doing something right when a child is excited to go to school everyday! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hermitage Elementary

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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 784 784
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 810 810
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 827 827
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 847 847
1993 594 125 23 26 4 n/a n/a 0 772
1994 583 138 25 20 4 n/a n/a 0 770
1995 612 135 25 20 2 n/a n/a 0 794
1996 612 135 25 20 2 n/a n/a 0 794
1997 551 156 20 16 1 n/a n/a 0 744
1998 515 164 19 30 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1999 489 135 13 41 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2000 472 129 13 26 0 n/a n/a -4 636
2001 414 127 8 31 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2002 332 111 8 25 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2003 332 111 8 25 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2004 213 69 6 32 1 n/a n/a 12 333
2005 285 123 13 33 3 n/a n/a 19 476
2006 334 142 10 42 6 n/a n/a 27 561
2007 302 137 20 54 3 n/a n/a 28 544
2008 296 129 21 49 2 n/a n/a 34 531
2009 357 117 26 51 2 n/a n/a 30 583
2010 378 91 32 68 2 n/a n/a 34 605
2011 382 104 21 89 3 1 44 0 644
2012 386 107 18 77 1 0 47 0 636
2013 384 108 17 86 1 1 63 0 660
2014 395 88 19 97 3 2 68 0 672
2015 364 96 17 101 1 2 77 0 658
2016 366 111 15 97 1 1 75 0 666
2017 409 108 13 97 1 1 70 0 699
2018 391 104 21 82 1 5 67 0 671
2019 355 101 31 89 0 3 65 0 644
2020 340 94 30 95 2 3 61 0 625
2021 306 63 27 82 0 1 60 0 539
2022 283 64 17 66 3 1 63 0 497
2023 298 66 7 77 1 2 55 0 506

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 Hermitage Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 784 39.7 19.7 n/a
1990 810 39.7 20.4 n/a
1991 827 41.9 19.7 n/a
1992 847 42.7 19.8 n/a
1993 772 44.6 17.3 n/a
1994 770 41.1 n/a 17.1
1995 794 n/a 0.0 20.2
1996 794 n/a 0.0 20.2
1997 744 n/a 0.0 18
1998 728 n/a 0.0 17.7
1999 678 44.8 15.1 36.9
2000 636 n/a 0.0 34.1
2001 582 44.8 13.0 33.8
2002 477 31.5 15.1 35.8
2003 477 31.5 15.1 35.8
2004 333 29.0 11.5 38
2005 476 29.0 16.4 39.6
2006 561 33.0 17.0 41.9
2007 544 44.9 12.1 48.3
2008 531 31.6 16.8 38.2
2009 583 31.6 18.4 38
2010 605 36.0 16.7 36.8
2011 644 34.6 18.6 32.8
2012 636 30.0 21.2 42.3
2013 660 30.2 21.8 35.6
2014 672 30.8 21.7 39
2015 658 31.0 21.2 40.4
2016 666 29.0 22.9 38
2017 699 29.2 23.9 37.3
2018 671 36.1 18.5 38.2
2019 644 33.9 18.9 40.1
2020 625 33.2 18.8 40.6
2021 539 37.2 14.4 n/a
2022 497 33.0 15.0 51.1
2023 506 35.7 14.1 42.5

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 Hermitage Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 784 39.7 19.7 n/a
1990 810 39.7 20.4 n/a
1991 827 41.9 19.7 n/a
1992 847 42.7 19.8 n/a
1993 772 44.6 17.3 n/a
1994 770 41.1 n/a 17.1
1995 794 n/a 0.0 20.2
1996 794 n/a 0.0 20.2
1997 744 n/a 0.0 18
1998 728 n/a 0.0 17.7
1999 678 44.8 15.1 36.9
2000 636 n/a 0.0 34.1
2001 582 44.8 13.0 33.8
2002 477 31.5 15.1 35.8
2003 477 31.5 15.1 35.8
2004 333 29.0 11.5 38
2005 476 29.0 16.4 39.6
2006 561 33.0 17.0 41.9
2007 544 44.9 12.1 48.3
2008 531 31.6 16.8 38.2
2009 583 31.6 18.4 38
2010 605 36.0 16.7 36.8
2011 644 34.6 18.6 32.8
2012 636 30.0 21.2 42.3
2013 660 30.2 21.8 35.6
2014 672 30.8 21.7 39
2015 658 31.0 21.2 40.4
2016 666 29.0 22.9 38
2017 699 29.2 23.9 37.3
2018 671 36.1 18.5 38.2
2019 644 33.9 18.9 40.1
2020 625 33.2 18.8 40.6
2021 539 37.2 14.4 n/a
2022 497 33.0 15.0 51.1
2023 506 35.7 14.1 42.5

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 Hermitage Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $464 (4.6%) $9,563 (95.4%) $10,026
2020 $490 (4.8%) $9,802 (95.2%) $10,292
2021 $783 (6.3%) $11,655 (93.7%) $12,438

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hermitage Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 283rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 482nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hermitage Elementary)8882.4
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8976.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Hermitage Elementary)7976.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7975.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hermitage Elementary)9368.9
 24.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)9074.7
 15.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Hermitage Elementary)9490.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8581.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hermitage Elementary)8765.3
 21.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8975.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Hermitage Elementary)8060.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8370.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Hermitage Elementary)8578.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8880.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students644506
 21.4%
African American10166
 34.7%
American Indian01
Asian317
 77.4%
Hispanic8977
 13.5%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White355298
 16.1%
Two or More Races6555
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.1%42.5%
 2.4%


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Students who attend Hermitage Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Independence Middle
High : Bayside High

Students at Hermitage Elementary are 59% White, 15% Hispanic, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Hermitage Elementary ranks 335th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Hermitage Elementary.


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