Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home - Chesapeake 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 <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Rankings
Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home - Chesapeake ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1334 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home - Chesapeake's ranking?
Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home - Chesapeake is ranked #1334 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What school district is Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home - Chesapeake part of?
Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home - Chesapeake is part of Department Of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms School District.
In what neighborhood is Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home - Chesapeake located?
Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home - Chesapeake is located in the Great Bridge neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 5 other public schools located in Great Bridge.
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