Summary:
The 23703 zip code area of Portsmouth, Virginia is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools district. While the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with predominantly low-income, minority student populations, some standout performers emerge, including Churchland High School and the Churchland Primary & Intermediate schools.
Churchland High School outperforms the district and state averages on several key test scores, ranking 102 out of 329 Virginia high schools. In contrast, Churchland Middle School lags behind, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address disparities within the district. The Churchland Primary & Intermediate schools also demonstrate strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state on 3rd-6th grade math and reading assessments.
Across the 5 schools, the student population is predominantly low-income and minority, with free/reduced lunch eligibility rates ranging from 98.31% to 117.95%. This suggests significant socioeconomic challenges that the schools and district must navigate. However, the relatively strong performance of Churchland High and the Churchland elementary schools despite these challenges points to the potential for effective practices that could be leveraged to benefit the entire district.
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