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James Hurst Elementary School
(757) 558-2811
18 Dahlgren Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
Level: K-6
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for James Hurst Elementary School, Portsmouth, VA.

Cenus Info	Value	Year
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0.13%	(2006)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	1.58%	(2006)
Black, non-Hispanic:	66.23%	(2006)
Hispanic:	2.9%	(2006)
White, non-Hispanic:	29.16%	(2006)
Student Teacher Ratio:	15.5%	(2006)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	72.3%	(2006)

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James Hurst Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	3
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	3
Average Activities Rating	3
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	3

James Hurst Elementary School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-10-23 “I loved the school and both of my kids were honor roll students. I felt like the school did everything to keep them on track and push them foward.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2008-09-18 “So far, I am impressed. My son's teacher is always willing to effectively communicate with me, as well as the principal and admin staff. I was at first concerned about the dissolution of the PTA, but I was assured that there will be parent/teacher nights. The only problem I had was on the first day of school. They were very unorganized and snappy when I arrived for the before school program. The office supervisor would not let me in the building, and would not let me explain that I was there for the before school care. Luckily, the Asst. Principal came out of the office to assist. Everything worked out. Again, the teaching staff is phenominal and other than the first day, I have not experienced any issues. Although the area in which the school is located is a concern.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2008-06-18 “The teachers at jhes are extraordinary yet have the struggle with admin. Who do not allow involvement of the parents. Jhes school principal also has seen fit to do away with the pta for next year which will hurt the little help there. Need to have more parents in school & an unbiased prin. Who cares for the students & not self” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2007-08-24 “There are some truely great people teaching at this school, doing the best with the students that come to them daily.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2007-05-31 “After a full school year, I can safely say I'm looking for a new school for my children. This school is full of misbehaving children, teachers who can't control them, and an overall bad place to be. Teaching staff forgets to do things; I was never informed of picture day! This is not at all a good school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-12-13 “I like this school...The staff there is friendly & helpful...My son came from another school that lacked communication with parents & students...The 1st 9 weeks that just passed, he made honor roll!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2006-11-09 “I have strong concerns about this school, its lack of communication and ability to challenge all of its students. I also have strong concerns in how the staff treats the children.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2006-09-26 “The first, and worst, school my child attended. The teachers are quick to hand out punishment but do not work with the kids to help them do well.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2006-08-25 “This school is the worst school my children have ever attened. I went through an iep and my son was placed in an inclusion class. Where the teachers didn't care. He actually did worse on his report card after the iep...The principles did nothing.”