C
Below Average
54/100

Cradock Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 18 Dahlgren Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Virginia
Growth
B
Students gain 1.12 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd percentile
Resources
A
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

54
Repit Score
out of 100
606
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1003.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 1.12 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 70th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs 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 −24 points worse 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 proficiency62% (−15 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (−9 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
White75%65%reading -11 pts, math -24 pts4th percentile (list)
Black57%72%reading -7 pts, math +4 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income57%72%reading -7 pts, math +3 pts36th 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 18 Dahlgren Ave
City Portsmouth
ZIP Code 23702
District 5103000
NCES School ID 510300001252
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23702

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,772
Per Capita Income $23,659
Poverty Rate 20.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $172,400
Median Rent $1,198
Owner-Occupied 46.8%
Renter-Occupied 53.2%
View full data for ZIP 23702 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cradock Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 67.5%
White 11.4%
Hispanic/Latino 10.1%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 606
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cradock Elementary?
Cradock Elementary has a Repit School Score of 54 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 Cradock Elementary?
Cradock Elementary has 606 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Cradock Elementary serve?
Cradock Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cradock Elementary receive per student?
Cradock Elementary receives $14,083 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cradock Elementary in 23702 ▼
Avg Home Value
$229,750
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,603
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
53.2%

Other Schools in 23702

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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