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#1199 of 1,851 schools in VA
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Elementary School · Chesapeake City Public Schools · Chesapeake, VA
A Chesapeake City Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2706 Border Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324
- Math 64% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thurgood Marshall 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesapeake), 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
$57,774
Median home value
$242,000
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23324; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK | 1.1 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| George W. Carver IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 3–5 | 1.1 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Southside Stem Academy at CampostellaEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 701 | 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.
Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #37 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thurgood Marshall Elementary is listed in Chesapeake City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Thurgood Marshall Elementary is a public elementary school in Chesapeake, VA, part of Chesapeake City Public Schools, serving approximately 407 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,199 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thurgood Marshall Elementary
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary serve?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in VA?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks #1,199 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Thurgood Marshall Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thurgood Marshall Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thurgood Marshall Elementary a charter school?
No, Thurgood Marshall Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thurgood Marshall Elementary a Title I school?
No, Thurgood Marshall Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
82.3% of students at Thurgood Marshall 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
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Chesapeake city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (757) 494-7515
- Area population (ZIP 23324)
- 23,684
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 23324; 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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