Summary:
The 23701 zip code area of Portsmouth, Virginia is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. This analysis provides key insights into the performance and demographics of these schools, highlighting both areas of strength and significant challenges.
Among the standout schools, Manor High School stands out with relatively strong proficiency rates in certain subjects, despite being ranked 258 out of 329 Virginia high schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Douglass Park Elementary is the lowest-performing school in the area, ranking 1109 out of 1114 Virginia elementary schools and with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects compared to district and state averages. The student population at Douglass Park Elementary is also highly concentrated, with 90.55% of students identifying as African American.
Across the schools in the 23701 zip code, there is a consistent pattern of high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 98.18% to 116.98%, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. This correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance is evident, with the lower-performing schools also serving the most economically disadvantaged communities. The Portsmouth City Public Schools district and the community as a whole may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address these disparities and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the area.
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