D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Westhaven Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 3701 Clifford St, Portsmouth, VA 23707
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Virginia
Growth
C
Students gain 0.71 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 30th 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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
474
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%30/100Students gain 0.71 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% 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 proficiency56% (−21 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency61% (−20 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
White77%72%reading -8 pts, math -16 pts9th percentile (list)
Black47%57%reading -17 pts, math -11 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading -17 pts, math -17 pts4th 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 3701 Clifford St
City Portsmouth
ZIP Code 23707
District 5103000
NCES School ID 510300001264
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23707

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,363
Per Capita Income $30,901
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%
High School or Higher 85.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $200,400
Median Rent $1,069
Owner-Occupied 55.5%
Renter-Occupied 44.5%
View full data for ZIP 23707 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Westhaven Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 66.0%
White 17.5%
Two or More Races 8.0%
Hispanic/Latino 7.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 474
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Westhaven Elementary?
Westhaven Elementary has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Westhaven Elementary?
Westhaven Elementary has 474 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Westhaven Elementary serve?
Westhaven Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Westhaven Elementary receive per student?
Westhaven Elementary receives $14,083 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Westhaven Elementary in 23707 ▼
Avg Home Value
$257,514
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,365
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
44.5%

Other Schools in 23707

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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