Summary:
The 23503 zip code area of Norfolk, Virginia is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Norfolk City Public Schools district. While the schools share similar socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, they exhibit significant disparities in academic performance, with Mary Calcott Elementary consistently outperforming the other schools and the district/state averages, while Oceanair Elementary struggles the most.
Among the standout schools, Mary Calcott Elementary is the highest-ranked in the area, with a statewide ranking of 632 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Bay View Elementary has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 542 out of 1,109 schools in 2021-2022 to 934 out of 1,114 schools in 2023-2024, indicating a need for further investigation.
The schools in the 23503 zip code area also exhibit varying levels of racial diversity, with Bay View Elementary having the highest percentage of white students (49.27%) and Oceanair Elementary having the highest percentage of African American students (44.6%). This diversity, coupled with the high rates of socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, suggests that a multifaceted approach is needed to address the disparities in educational outcomes and support student success across all schools in the area.
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