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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year

For the 16th time, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year
2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) values and promotes active engagement of the community in all our schools. The Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinates many volunteer opportunities for community members to interact and contribute to the academic achievement of our students and the overall continuous improvement of VBCPS.

2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board
2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 13 meeting. For the 2025-26 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $21.6 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

Standards of Learning

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The Standards of Learning (SOL) describe what students in Virginia are expected to know and be able to do at each grade level and in each subject. These statewide standards help ensure all students receive a high-quality education and are prepared for success beyond graduation.

In the core academic areas of English, mathematics, science, and history/social science, students take SOL assessments at key points during their academic journey to measure progress toward these expectations. Testing typically begins in elementary school, continues through middle school, and includes end-of-course assessments in high school.

Looking for School Performance Results?
Visit the Department of Education’s School Quality Profiles to view assessment outcomes and accreditation information for each school.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools administers SOL assessments in accordance with state requirements and uses the results, alongside other measures, to support student growth and continuous improvement.

Visit K-12 Standards and Instruction or Virginia SOL Assessment Program from the Virginia Department of Education to learn more.

The Standards of Learning (SOL) for Virginia Public Schools describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in grades K-12 in English, mathematics, science, history/social science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health and physical education and driver education.

In the four core areas of English, mathematics, science and history/social science, a curriculum framework also is provided that details the specific knowledge and skills students must possess to meet the standards for these subjects.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which reauthorized the nation’s longstanding Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), requires states to set Annual Measurable Objectives for increasing student achievement to ensure that all children have an opportunity to obtain a high-quality education.

 

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Virginia public schools receive state accreditation ratings and are accountable under a federal accountability reporting system. Under the state accreditation system, Schools earn ratings based on performance on school quality indicators. Click here to see the most current ratings for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Under the federal accountability system indicators are used to identify schools for support and improvement.