Summary
Holland Elementary is a public elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving 458 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, which is ranked 25th out of 129 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
While Holland Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 13.1 in recent years, the school has faced some challenges. It has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.7% to 19.3%, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's academic performance has been mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing well, such as 3rd grade mathematics, while others, like 4th and 5th grade mathematics, have struggled compared to the district and state averages. Interestingly, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing well but African American and male students ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Virginia elementary schools.
Another notable aspect of Holland Elementary is its exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 95.22% to 100.22% in recent years. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools and the district average, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite this, the school has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $13,083 to $13,985 in recent years, which could indicate a focus on providing additional resources and support for the student population. When comparing Holland Elementary to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge, with schools like Rosemont Forest Elementary and Windsor Woods Elementary consistently outperforming Holland Elementary on state assessments, while schools like Parkway Elementary and Landstown Elementary struggle in a similar manner.
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