Dreamkeepers Academy serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
96%
22%
White
n/a
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Norfolk City Public Schools
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% VA state average).
How many students attend Dreamkeepers Academy?
372 students attend Dreamkeepers Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dreamkeepers Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dreamkeepers Academy?
Dreamkeepers Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dreamkeepers Academy offer ?
Dreamkeepers Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dreamkeepers Academy part of?
Dreamkeepers Academy is part of Norfolk City Public Schools.
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