RATINGS

District Summary Ratings

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ACADEMICS

District Academic Progress

This district has a larger number of schools whose students are making less academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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ENVIRONMENT

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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ENVIRONMENT

Reviews From Schools in Portsmouth City Public Schools

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Parent / Guardian
April 10, 2024
We are stationed in Portsmouth and Victory Elementary School was in our zone. My child had started at Victory towards the middle of the year and within two weeks was crying in the mornings begging me... More
Review for Victory Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
February 22, 2024
My daughter is in 1st grade and loves attending this school. She has met so many new friends. The teachers are very helpful and love their students.
Review for Churchland Elementary School
Current student
February 02, 2024
I do not recommend this school to anyone who gets their feelings hurt easily. the majority of the students at this school talk about sexual topics, say profanity extremely often, and the teachers here... More
Review for Wm. E. Waters Middle School
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