Simonsdale Elementary
Portsmouth, VA · Middle School
Performance Overview
About This School
Simonsdale Elementary is a middle school located in Portsmouth, Virginia. The school serves 612 students.
With a DataScore of 51/100 (C), Simonsdale Elementary performs at the state average for Virginia. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
100% 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
Simonsdale Elementary has a DataScore of 51/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Simonsdale Elementary has 612 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
Yes, Simonsdale Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +29, showing meaningful academic improvement.
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.
Simonsdale 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.