Churchland Elementary
Portsmouth, VA · Middle School
Performance Overview
About This School
Churchland Elementary is a middle school located in Portsmouth, Virginia. The school serves 767 students.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Churchland Elementary performs below the state average for Virginia. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Churchland Elementary has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Churchland Elementary has 767 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
Churchland Elementary has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +5.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Churchland Elementary is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.