Educational Priority Areas
Children who arrive to kindergarten prepared in key domains such as literacy, math, and social skills show improved outcomes in later years of their academic careers. These early skills are the building blocks of lifelong success. Local initiatives like Minus 9 to 5 are working to improve early childhood outcomes in South Hampton Roads.
Kindergarten Readiness in Greater Hampton Roads
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This indicator shows the percentage of kindergarteners whose fall PALS-K scores were at or above kindergarten readiness levels before entering school.
Data Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation
A key educational indicator, reading at grade level by third grade is one of the strongest predictors for long-term academic success. Various local initiatives work towards improving literacy rates across our region, including the cradle-to-career collective impact work by United for Children.
3rd Grade Reading Proficiency in Greater Hampton Roads
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This indicator shows the percentage of third grade students who are proficient or above in reading.
The percentage is based on students that passed the Virginia Assessment Program test in reading with a proficient or advanced score.
Data Source: Virginia Department of Education
Competence in mathematics is essential for functioning in everyday life as well as for success in our increasingly technological workplace. Students who take higher level mathematics and science courses, which require strong fundamental skills in mathematics, are more likely to attend and to complete college.
8th Grade Math Proficiency in Greater Hampton Roads
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This indicator shows the percentage of eighth grade students who are proficient or above in mathematics.
The percentage is based on students that passed the Virginia Assessment Program test in math with a proficient or advanced score.
Data Source: Virginia Department of Education
High school graduation is a key educational indicator as a high school diploma contributes to long-term success in an individual's ability to gain employment, increase their earning potential, and achieve self-sufficiency.
High School Graduation in Greater Hampton Roads
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This indicator shows the percentage of students who graduate high school within four years of their first enrollment in 9th grade.
Data Source: Virginia Department of Education