Bay View Elementary vs Mary Calcott Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Mary Calcott Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | Bay View Elementary Norfolk, Virginia | Mary Calcott Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #811 of 1,142 | #787 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #14370 of 50,301 | #13843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.2% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.6 vs 66.4).
- •Mary Calcott Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Mary Calcott Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 101.2%).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.4).
- •Bay View Elementary is the larger school with 500 students compared with 404.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay View Elementary better than Mary Calcott Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bay View Elementary and Mary Calcott Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View Elementary: 500. Mary Calcott Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View Elementary and Mary Calcott Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bay View Elementary is 811th of 1,142 and Mary Calcott Elementary is 787th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).