C+
Average
64/100

Hickory Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 109 Benefit Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 88th percentile in Virginia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.75 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Virginia for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
649
Students
enrolled
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%88/1001.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.75 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.83 in 2009–19; 12th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 12% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency84% (+7 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency88% (+7 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%92%reading +4 pts, math +3 pts63rd percentile (list)
Multiracial90%90%reading +10 pts, math +4 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income85%85%reading +21 pts, math +11 pts88th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 109 Benefit Road
City Chesapeake
ZIP Code 23322
District 5100810
NCES School ID 510081000298
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23322

Understanding the community around Hickory Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $129,628
Per Capita Income $50,331
Poverty Rate 2.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 65.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.1%
High School or Higher 95.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $434,600
Median Rent $1,700
Owner-Occupied 88.0%
Renter-Occupied 12.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hickory Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 71.7%
Hispanic/Latino 9.1%
Two or More Races 9.1%
Black 7.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 649
Teachers (FTE) 37.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hickory Elementary?
Hickory Elementary has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hickory Elementary?
Hickory Elementary has 649 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does Hickory Elementary serve?
Hickory Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hickory Elementary receive per student?
Hickory Elementary receives $15,216 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hickory Elementary in 23322 ▼
Avg Home Value
$558,112
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,677
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
12.0%

Other Schools in 23322

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026