Mary Calcott Elementary School, Norfolk, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 1,106 Virginia public elementary schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

5.5 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 72.3% across all subjects — 50th percentile statewide.

4.1 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 34th percentile.

5.4 · Attendance

Chronic absenteeism of 11.9% — better attendance than 48% of peers statewide.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Grade 5 Science

78%state 69%

Virginia Studies

68%state 69%

Grade 3 Mathematics

71%state 73%

Grade 4 Mathematics

71%state 73%

Grade 5 Mathematics

81%state 71%

Grade 3 English Reading

64%state 67%

Grade 4 English Reading

62%state 73%

Grade 5 English Reading

80%state 72%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

Mary Calcott Elementary School & its school zone

Mary Calcott Elementary School serves Norfolk, VA 23503 students as a public elementary school in Norfolk Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Mary Calcott Elementary School are shopping this Norfolk school zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Norfolk elementary school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 5.0/10 — around the state average among Virginia's 1,106 public elementary schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 72.3%, with standout results in Grade 5 Mathematics (81% vs a 71% state average). Virginia's accreditation measures — which credit schools for student growth, not just pass rates — come in at 86% for English and 84% for Math. Chronic absenteeism is 11.9%, compared with the 11.7% state median for elementary schools.

For house hunters comparing Norfolk school zones, the listings on this page show active REIN MLS homes near Mary Calcott Elementary School. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Norfolk Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (50%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
Attendance (20%): chronic absenteeism, ranked statewide (lower is better).
Academic progress (30%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Norfolk City Public Schools
Grades served: PK-5
School type: Public
Principal: Mrs. Danielle McIntyre
Mascot & colors: Eagles
Enrollment: 404 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1
Classroom teachers: 28 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510267001116

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

69%

Mathematics

75%

Science

78%

History & Social Sci.

68%

Attendance

2024-2025

8.7% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Mary Calcott Elementary School

Mary Calcott Elementary School is a public PK-5 school in Norfolk, Virginia, operated by Norfolk City Public Schools. Its mascot is the Eagles, and the school uses the motto "Today Eagles Read, Tomorrow Eagles Lead." In 2023 it was named a National ESEA Distinguished School.

The school sits at 137 East Westmont Avenue in a residential section of northern Norfolk (ZIP 23503). It serves roughly 400 students across pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and offers a Gifted & Talented program.

Contact

Phone: (757) 531-3039
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data — Mary Calcott Elementary — NCES ID, address, phone, grades PK-5, total enrollment 404, enrollment by grade, race/ethnicity counts, 28.0 FTE teachers, 14.43 student/teacher ratio, locale (City Midsize 12), charter status No2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles — Mary Calcott Elementary — Accreditation (Fully Accredited SY2025-26), SOL pass rates (reading 69, math 75, science 78, history 68), demographics (econ disadvantaged 46.8%, EL 14.1%, SWD 14.4%, race/ethnicity %), chronic absenteeism 8.7%, principal2024-2025 / 2025-2026 link ↗
Mary Calcott Elementary School official website — Principal, phone, office hours (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), mascot (Eagles), motto, 2023 National ESEA Distinguished School recognition2026 link ↗
Wikimedia Commons media search — Confirmed no freely-licensed building photo exists2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (accreditation SY 2025-2026) unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Mary Calcott Elementary School