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#1151 of 1,851 schools in VA
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella
Elementary School · Norfolk City Public Schools · Norfolk, VA
A Norfolk City Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1106 Campostella Rd., Norfolk, VA 23523
- Math 45% vs VA 69% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs VA 73% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Stem Academy at Campostella score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside Stem Academy at Campostella 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$37,189
Median home value
$222,000
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
34.1%
Poverty rate
37.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Thurgood Marshall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| St. Helena ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Norfolk Highlands PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–3 | 1.5 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Norfolk City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #17 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
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella is listed in Norfolk City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Stem Academy at Campostella
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella is a public elementary school in Norfolk, VA, part of Norfolk City Public Schools, serving approximately 701 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,151 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Stem Academy at Campostella
What grades does Southside Stem Academy at Campostella serve?
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Southside Stem Academy at Campostella?
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Stem Academy at Campostella?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Stem Academy at Campostella 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 Southside Stem Academy at Campostella rank in VA?
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella ranks #1,151 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Southside Stem Academy at Campostella's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Southside Stem Academy at Campostella?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Stem Academy at Campostella has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southside Stem Academy at Campostella a charter school?
No, Southside Stem Academy at Campostella is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside Stem Academy at Campostella a Title I school?
No, Southside Stem Academy at Campostella is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Stem Academy at Campostella?
99.0% of students at Southside Stem Academy at Campostella 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (757) 628-2555
- Area population (ZIP 23523)
- 7,698
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 23523; 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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