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Hampton City Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1 Franklin Street
Hampton, VA 23669
Hampton city County
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PH: (757) 727-2000
FAX: (757) 727-2002

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 22,331 students
  • 36 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 73% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 92% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading
 79% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 85% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 87% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

History and Social Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 80% in 2007.

Science
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 82% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 66% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 3
English: ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female students75%
Male students70%
Black students69%
Asian students64%
Hispanic students86%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities42%
Limited English proficient students60%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students91%
Black students91%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students93%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students93%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female students83%
Male students84%
Black students78%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students93%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students93%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female students87%
Male students87%
Black students85%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students93%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities66%
Limited English proficient students90%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female students81%
Male students78%
Black students74%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students77%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities53%
Limited English proficient students79%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female students77%
Male students73%
Black students68%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students77%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities48%
Limited English proficient students86%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female students85%
Male students80%
Black students78%
Asian students89%
Hispanic students88%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities57%
Limited English proficient students88%

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female students84%
Male students86%
Black students80%
Asian students89%
Hispanic students87%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students80%

English: WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female students90%
Male students84%
Black students85%
Asian students89%
Hispanic students86%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities56%
Limited English proficient students76%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female students84%
Male students82%
Black students78%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students89%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities65%
Limited English proficient students90%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female students82%
Male students76%
Black students73%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students81%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities59%
Limited English proficient students71%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female students51%
Male students52%
Black students43%
Asian students80%
Hispanic students50%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students68%
Students identified as disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities56%
Limited English proficient students74%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female students85%
Male students76%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students76%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities60%
Limited English proficient students67%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female students44%
Male students48%
Black students38%
Asian students73%
Hispanic students51%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students62%
Students identified as disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities49%
Limited English proficient students48%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female students84%
Male students76%
Black students73%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students93%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities58%
Limited English proficient students67%

History and Social ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female students85%
Male students85%
Black students79%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students91%
American Indian students92%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students77%

English: WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female students87%
Male students77%
Black students78%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students77%
American Indian students77%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities57%
Limited English proficient students57%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female students71%
Male students63%
Black students59%
Asian students89%
Hispanic students80%
American Indian students64%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students78%
Students identified as disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities40%
Limited English proficient students83%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL End-of-Course Results

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra II
 93% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 84% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 90% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 91% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 81% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography
 77% (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 84% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 88% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 92% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 80% (2007)
The state average for Geometry was 86% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
  • The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1213
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic62%27%
White, not Hispanic33%59%
Hispanic3%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program43%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,467$8,886
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%61%
Student and staff support12%11%
Administration12%9%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2004-2005

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