Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten, Willoughby Early Childhood Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willoughby Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Willoughby Early Childhood Center's student population of 123 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willoughby Early Childhood Center is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
20%
18%
Black
40%
22%
White
30%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
How many students attend Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
123 students attend Willoughby Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Willoughby Early Childhood Center students are Black, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willoughby Early Childhood Center offer ?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willoughby Early Childhood Center part of?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center is part of Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Willoughby Early Childhood Center located?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center is located in the West Ocean View neighborhood of Norfolk, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in West Ocean View.
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