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#1241 of 1,851 schools in VA
Crossroads Prek-8 School
Elementary School · Norfolk City Public Schools · Norfolk, VA
A Norfolk City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
8021 Old Ocean View Rd., Norfolk, VA 23518
- Math 65% vs VA 69% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs VA 73% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crossroads Prek-8 School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 64% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
101.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crossroads Prek-8 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norfolk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,899
Median home value
$280,200
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Academy of NorfolkPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Mary Calcott ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Suburban Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norfolk City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #21 of 44
- District spending per student
- $16,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crossroads Prek-8 School is listed in Norfolk City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crossroads Prek-8 School
Crossroads Prek-8 School is a public elementary school in Norfolk, VA, part of Norfolk City Public Schools, serving approximately 750 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,241 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crossroads Prek-8 School
What grades does Crossroads Prek-8 School serve?
Crossroads Prek-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Crossroads Prek-8 School?
Crossroads Prek-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Prek-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Prek-8 School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crossroads Prek-8 School rank in VA?
Crossroads Prek-8 School ranks #1,241 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Crossroads Prek-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crossroads Prek-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crossroads Prek-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crossroads Prek-8 School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crossroads Prek-8 School a charter school?
No, Crossroads Prek-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crossroads Prek-8 School a Title I school?
No, Crossroads Prek-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crossroads Prek-8 School?
101.2% of students at Crossroads Prek-8 School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 750
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (757) 531-3050
- Area population (ZIP 23518)
- 28,957
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23518; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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