Skip to main content

Average

#740 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 40% in state

Mary S. Peake Elementary

Elementary School · Hampton City Public Schools · Hampton, VA

A Hampton City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

57 Salina St, Hampton, VA 23669

  • Math 74% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency67% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$15,034
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at Mary S. Peake Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 70% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2017
ELA
62%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 34 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Mary S. Peake Elementary 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,140/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampton), 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

$66,999

Median home value

$246,400

Median rent

$1,202/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Barron ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–50.7 mi382Compare →
Albert W. Patrick III ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–51.1 mi385Compare →
Paul Burbank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.1 mi417Compare →
George P. Phenix ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–8Not available1,559Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hampton City Public Schools

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#20 of 30
District spending per student
$15,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mary S. Peake Elementary is listed in Hampton City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mary S. Peake Elementary

Mary S. Peake Elementary is a public elementary school in Hampton, VA, part of Hampton City Public Schools, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 1,851 schools in VA.

State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mary S. Peake Elementary

What grades does Mary S. Peake Elementary serve?

Mary S. Peake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mary S. Peake Elementary?

Mary S. Peake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary S. Peake Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary S. Peake Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mary S. Peake Elementary rank in VA?

Mary S. Peake Elementary ranks #740 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Mary S. Peake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Mary S. Peake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Mary S. Peake Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary S. Peake Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mary S. Peake Elementary a charter school?

No, Mary S. Peake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mary S. Peake Elementary a Title I school?

No, Mary S. Peake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary S. Peake Elementary?

93.0% of students at Mary S. Peake Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hampton city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
Area population (ZIP 23669)
39,730
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
36.2
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 23669; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.