Best Public Schools in Zip Code 23507

Summary:

The 23507 zip code in Norfolk, Virginia is home to a single standout elementary school, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 50% of Virginia elementary schools and outperforms the Norfolk City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in several key academic areas.

Walter Herron Taylor Elementary boasts a diverse student population, with a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds, and a high percentage of students (97.95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic needs among the student body. Despite these challenges, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.8 and its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, English reading, science, and Virginia studies, set it apart as a standout institution within the Norfolk City Public Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's success may be attributed to a combination of factors, including its low student-teacher ratio and the potential for additional resources and support due to the economic challenges faced by its student population. With its consistent 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary stands out as a beacon of academic excellence in the 23507 zip code, providing a high-quality education to its diverse student body.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	601 Childrens Ln	Norfolk	23507	Norfolk city	Kings Daughters	No	No	No	No	(757) 668-7061	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1122 W. Princess Anne Road	Norfolk	23507	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 628-2525	341	23	14.8	97.9%	150 (44.0%)	134 (39.3%)	20 (5.9%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	28 (8.2%)	79	227^th of 1114 public elementary schools	79.6%		75.2	265^th of 1114 public elementary schools	76.2%	38	76.4	88.4	92.2	76.5	75.9	86.1	84.3	88.2	$9,379	$1,636	$7,743

Cities Near Zip Code 23507

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Norfolk	0.19 mi	59	320^th
Portsmouth	1.82 mi	23	338^th
Chesapeake	3.78 mi	53	123^rd
Virginia Beach	6.37 mi	89	119^th
Suffolk	6.54 mi	23	231^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 23507

Walter Herron Taylor Elementary

Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.

Cities Near Zip Code 23507