Serving 259 students in grades 3-5, Truitt Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Truitt Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Truitt Intermediate's student population of 259 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Truitt Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truitt Intermediate is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1476 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
62%
22%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Truitt Intermediate is ranked #1476 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Truitt Intermediate often compared to?
Truitt Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Rena B. Wright Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Truitt Intermediate?
259 students attend Truitt Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Truitt Intermediate students are Black, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truitt Intermediate?
Truitt Intermediate has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Truitt Intermediate offer ?
Truitt Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Truitt Intermediate part of?
Truitt Intermediate is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Truitt Intermediate located?
Truitt Intermediate is located in the South Norfolk neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 5 other public schools located in South Norfolk.
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