C
Below Average
58/100

Churchland Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 5601 Michael Ln, Portsmouth, VA 23703
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in Virginia
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 39th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
760
Students
enrolled
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%43/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%39/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.84 in 2009–19; 46th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% 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 +16 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 proficiency80% (+3 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+6 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 +2 pts, math +4 pts69th percentile (list)
Black72%82%reading +8 pts, math +14 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income72%82%reading +8 pts, math +13 pts76th 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 5601 Michael Ln
City Portsmouth
ZIP Code 23703
District 5103000
NCES School ID 510300001239
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23703

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,822
Per Capita Income $37,247
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $262,800
Median Rent $1,337
Owner-Occupied 69.2%
Renter-Occupied 30.8%
View full data for ZIP 23703 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Churchland Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 48.3%
White 29.2%
Hispanic/Latino 11.3%
Two or More Races 9.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 760
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Churchland Elementary?
Churchland Elementary has a Repit School Score of 58 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 Churchland Elementary?
Churchland Elementary has 760 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does Churchland Elementary serve?
Churchland Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Churchland Elementary receive per student?
Churchland Elementary receives $14,083 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Churchland Elementary in 23703 ▼
Avg Home Value
$327,126
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,895
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
30.8%

Other Schools in 23703

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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