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Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy

Elementary School · Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia Beach, VA

A Virginia Beach City Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

912 S Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

  • Math 59% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$14,888
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
ELA
77%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,741/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Virginia Beach), 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

$97,945

Median home value

$591,300

Median rent

$1,697/mo

College educated

57%

Homeownership

53.5%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23451; 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
Birdneck ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.2 mi627Compare →
Victory Innovative Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.5 mi18Compare →
Corporate Landing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–51.9 mi400Compare →
Ocean Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–51.9 mi564Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Schools in district
88
Rank in district
#68 of 82
District spending per student
$14,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy is listed in Virginia Beach City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy

Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy is a public elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA, part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,099 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy

What grades does Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy serve?

Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy?

Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy rank in VA?

Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy ranks #1,099 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy a charter school?

No, Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy a Title I school?

No, Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy?

98.8% of students at Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy 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
404
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Virginia Beach city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
Area population (ZIP 23451)
44,641
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
39.7
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 23451; 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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