Summary:
The 23324 zip code area of Chesapeake, Virginia is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools (3 primary/intermediate and 2 intermediate) and 1 middle school. These schools serve diverse, high-needs student populations, with the majority of students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds as indicated by the very high free/reduced lunch rates across all schools.
Among the standout schools in this area, Thurgood Marshall Elementary stands out for its ability to achieve relatively strong test scores despite serving a student population that is 83% African American and has a 91.51% free/reduced lunch rate. In contrast, Truitt Intermediate and George W. Carver Intermediate struggle to meet district and state averages on test scores. The lone middle school, Oscar Smith Middle, also has a high-needs student population but shows mixed academic performance, with some areas above and others below the district and state benchmarks.
Across the schools, spending per student ranges from $9,941 to $15,945, with the higher-spending schools generally serving the most economically disadvantaged populations. Additionally, the primary and intermediate schools tend to have lower student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to the stronger performance of Thurgood Marshall Elementary. Overall, these schools face significant challenges in supporting their high-needs student populations, highlighting the importance of targeted interventions and resource allocation to help all students succeed, as evidenced by the mixed academic outcomes across the Chesapeake City Public Schools district.
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