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Accomack County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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23296 Courthouse Ave
Accomac, VA 23301
Accomack County
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PH: (757) 787-5754
FAX: (757) 787-2951

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5206 students
  • 11 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 70% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 91% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science
 83% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 90% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 90% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 80% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

History and Social Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 80% in 2007.

Science
 88% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 87% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 54% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 3
English: ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female students73%
Male students68%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students75%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities53%
Limited English proficient students78%
Students identified as migrant91%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students89%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students94%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students97%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female students82%
Male students85%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students97%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students97%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female students88%
Male students90%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students93%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students95%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female students89%
Male students83%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students85%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students83%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female students81%
Male students79%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students76%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students89%
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities65%
Limited English proficient students74%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female students88%
Male students92%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students90%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students92%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female students86%
Male students93%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students91%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students93%

English: WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female students89%
Male students86%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students87%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities67%
Limited English proficient students89%
Students identified as migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female students88%
Male students94%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students86%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students89%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female students82%
Male students89%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students71%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students72%
Students identified as migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female students53%
Male students63%
Black students43%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students53%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students72%
Students identified as disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities67%
Limited English proficient students50%
Students identified as migrant53%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female students81%
Male students79%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students79%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students72%
Students identified as migrant73%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female students72%
Male students69%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students71%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students79%
Students identified as disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities60%
Limited English proficient students61%
Students identified as migrant64%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female students76%
Male students71%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students78%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students86%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities51%
Limited English proficient students67%
Students identified as migrant80%

History and Social ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students88%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students79%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities58%
Limited English proficient students65%

English: WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female students92%
Male students81%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students93%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students88%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female students79%
Male students75%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students62%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students89%
Students identified as disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities47%
Limited English proficient students53%
Students identified as migrant75%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL End-of-Course Results

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra II
 97% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 94% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 86% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 91% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 87% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 96% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 78% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography
 85% (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 78% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 89% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 94% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 91% (2007)
The state average for Geometry was 86% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
  • The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

See Virginia's state standards

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1213
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic44%59%
Black, not Hispanic43%27%
Hispanic12%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program60%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,784$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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