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Prekindergarten· 22 schools in district

MOUNT HERMON PRESCHOOL CENTER

3000 North St., Portsmouth, VA 23707Portsmouth City Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
256
Students
Total enrolled
$14,083
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 256 students in grades PK–PK in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,083 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MOUNT HERMON PRESCHOOL CENTER is a mid-sized prekindergarten in Portsmouth, Virginia, serving grades PK–PK with 256 students. The district invests $14,083 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at MOUNT HERMON PRESCHOOL CENTER

256
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
95%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution131 male · 125 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility95%
National avg 52% · 243 students
Student Composition
13%
8%
75%
Asian1%
White13%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black75%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510300002474

Academic Outcomes at MOUNT HERMON PRESCHOOL CENTER

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23707

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,083Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,083
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,197
Student Support$2,676
Administration$1,690
Operations$2,113
Other$1,408
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,083 spent per student, an estimated $6,239 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
33%
State government
54.9%
Local (property tax)
32.7%
Federal programs
12.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 95% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Churchland ElementaryWaterview ElementaryCradock ElementarySimonsdale Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
CHURCHLAND MIDDLEWilliam E. Waters MiddleCRADOCK MIDDLE
↓
High School
CHURCHLAND HIGHMANOR HIGHI.C. NORCOM HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyPortsmouth city
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPortsmouth City Public Schools →
Phone: (757)393-8825
NCES ID: 510300002474
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Portsmouth seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Portsmouth City Public Schools
High
CHURCHLAND HIGH
1,435 students · 09–12
● 42 opp100% FRL
High
MANOR HIGH
1,236 students · 09–12
● 44 opp99% FRL
High
I.C. NORCOM HIGH
1,043 students · 09–12
● 29 opp100% FRL
Mid
CHURCHLAND MIDDLE
890 students · 07–08
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
Churchland Elementary
767 students · KG–06
● 42 opp98% FRL
Elem
Waterview Elementary
639 students · KG–06
● 38 opp98% FRL
Elem
Cradock Elementary
622 students · KG–06
● 34 opp98% FRL
Elem
Simonsdale Elementary
612 students · KG–06
● 44 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3000 North St., Portsmouth, VA 23707
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.