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#883 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 48% in state
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
School · Norfolk City Public Schools · Norfolk, VA
A Norfolk City Public Schools school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9500 4th View St, Norfolk, VA 23503
- Math 95% proficient (2014)
- Reading 95% proficient (2014)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willoughby Early Childhood Center score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2009–2014), then recovered 13 points since 2011, reaching 95% in 2014.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
105.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willoughby Early Childhood Center 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$62,428
Median home value
$273,100
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Oceanair ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Mary Calcott ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 426 | 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
- #10 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
Willoughby Early Childhood Center is listed in Norfolk City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willoughby Early Childhood Center
Willoughby Early Childhood Center is a public school in Norfolk, VA, part of Norfolk City Public Schools, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #883 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willoughby Early Childhood Center
What grades does Willoughby Early Childhood Center serve?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Willoughby Early Childhood Center is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willoughby Early Childhood Center rank in VA?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center ranks #883 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Willoughby Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willoughby Early Childhood Center has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Willoughby Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Willoughby Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willoughby Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Willoughby Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
105.3% of students at Willoughby Early Childhood Center 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Phone
- (757) 531-3127
- Area population (ZIP 23503)
- 30,559
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 23503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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