Tucker-Capps Elementary School
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: (757) 825-4641
District: Hampton City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 343 students
Tucker-Capps Elementary School, a public school located in Hampton, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the Hampton City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Tucker-Capps Elementary School is a public school located in Hampton, VA. 343 students attend Tucker-Capps Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: December 12, 2023
I have been to this school several times during the 2021 to 2023 school years and saw firsthand how much it has fallen. The lower grades are unsupervised. I brought this to the PTA. Teachers in lower grades have kids allover the hallways. The school has kids wonder off playground to parking lots as teachers are on iPhone.
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Posted: December 9, 2023
2023, my kids attended Mary W Jackson, formerly Tucker Capps... The kindergarten hall to grades 2 was total chaos. I saw kids wandering the halls and some walked outside unattended from grade 5. The principal and african american secretary, along with a pre k teacher, allowed a student to curse loudly as I was there visiting. Many 4th graders were also wandering the playground when I pulled up to park. I dont recommend this school due to safety reasons. I experienced this at least 5 or 6 times I visited. The academics are lacking as the prek and k teachers just babysitted my kids, not teaching. Horrible
Posted: December 9, 2023
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Posted: September 16, 2020
This school was great to us. I only wish that COVID never happened so I could feel safer letting my daughter go back. It absolutely broke my heart to pull her out.
Posted: September 16, 2020
There's not much homework at the Kindergarten level.
Posted: September 16, 2020
My daughter went to Kindergarten here and we recently switched to K12 online (thanks, COVID) and she seems to be performing well above her grade level in math and reading.
Posted: September 16, 2020
My daughter's behavior improved greatly in the time that she was going to school here.
Posted: September 16, 2020
The principal is sweet as can be and knows each child by name.
Posted: September 16, 2020
Posted: August 6, 2016
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Posted: August 6, 2016
My son has been going to Tucker's Capps for the past two years (K-1st grade). His teachers for both of those year were EXCEPTIONAL. They take their time with the students and reward them accordingly while helping with behavior issues.
Simply put, I 'LOVES' this school. If you have kids just starting out, this is the school for you!!
Posted: April 19, 2016
The staff does not know how tell the honest truth. They will kick you off any club, or activity you do for the school for the most stupidest things like how they took my child off safety patrol for someone offering candy and she simply said '' yes ''! If your looking for a great experiment don't go to Tucker Capps!
Posted: April 19, 2016
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Posted: August 12, 2013
My daughter attended Tucker Capps from 2nd-5th grade and absolutely loved it!! The administration is awesome and the teachers have high expectations of their students. Behavioral problems appeared to be minimal and the school climate was motivating and caring. Great School!
Posted: July 7, 2013
TC has been wonderful for our kids. We specifically wanted to send them to a magnet school and heard great things about TC from other parents. After getting custody, we discovered that our children were both significantly behind their peers academically and we were very concerned about how we could possibly catch them up. In just half a school year at TC, they both improved immensely and we are thrilled with the structure, rigor and quality of the education they are receiving at TC. Both children are now performing at the level of their peers. The teachers are consistent with their structured methods, and their communication with parents is fantastic - we never have to wonder how the children are performing. Both of our kids seem very happy and well-adjusted in their new school - a testament to the positive environment the school creates.
Posted: April 14, 2013
Tucker Capps may have been *great* at one time, but now it appears to not be the case. There are some teachers who are wonderful, but most act like they don't want to be there. The principal is extremely overbearing and passive aggresive. Be very careful around her, she will address you like one of the kids at the school. Also, teachers will single kids out and make their lives miserable. After talking with other parents, it seems to be rampant in the school. As long as you bow down to the principal and her staff you are ok, the moment you question anything they will target you and your child.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Courtney Trace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 1.8 mi | |
| 2 | Tabb Lakes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yorktown | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 3 | Brick Kiln | Apartment Complex | Newport News | VA | 6.3 mi | |
| 4 | Eagle Harbor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carrollton | VA | 7.5 mi | |
| 5 | Carriage Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 7.8 mi | |
| 6 | Shore Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 8.2 mi | |
| 7 | Fox Hill- Grandview | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hampton | VA | 8.8 mi | |
| 8 | Morgan's Trace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 9.9 mi | |
| 9 | Stoneybrook Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 10.2 mi | |
| 10 | Long Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Portsmouth | VA | 10.6 mi | |
| 11 | Burbage Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 10.6 mi | |
| 12 | Riverfront at Harbour View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 10.7 mi | |
| 13 | Lochhaven | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 10.8 mi | |
| 14 | Residences at Hampton Roads Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 15 | Denbigh | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 11.2 mi | |
| 16 | Mariners Watch | Apartment Complex | Norfolk | VA | 11.3 mi | |
| 17 | Colony Point Apartments | Apartment Complex | Norfolk | VA | 11.7 mi | |
| 18 | Wexford Terrace/Colony Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 12 mi | |
| 19 | Larchmont | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 12.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Tabb | Tabb | VA | 6.2 mi | |
| 2 | Poquoson | Poquoson | VA | 8.3 mi | |
| 3 | Carrollton | Carrollton | VA | 9.1 mi | |
| 4 | Harbour View Area | Suffolk | VA | 10.6 mi | |
| 5 | Fort Eustis | Newport News | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 6 | Smithfield | Smithfield | VA | 11.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Langley AFB | 5 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 7.4 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 10.6 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 10.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 11.4 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 11.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 13 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 14.9 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 16.8 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 17 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 18 mi. |
| Fort Story | 25.2 mi. |
| Oceana NAS | 27.4 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 31.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 32 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 34.2 mi. |
