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Albemarle County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Charlottesville city County
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PH: (434) 296-5826
FAX: (434) 296-5869

  • Grades PK-12
  • 12,803 students
  • 25 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 94% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 77% (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
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 88% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 84% (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 Students84%
Female students85%
Male students84%
Black students63%
Asian students88%
Hispanic students74%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students80%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students94%
Black students77%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students100%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students100%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female students89%
Male students89%
Black students66%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students96%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities76%
Limited English proficient students98%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female students89%
Male students88%
Black students69%
Asian students93%
Hispanic students84%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities66%
Limited English proficient students89%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students91%
Black students81%
Asian students93%
Hispanic students82%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students85%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female students85%
Male students88%
Black students75%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students75%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students81%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female students95%
Male students91%
Black students80%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students81%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students83%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female students90%
Male students94%
Black students82%
Asian students98%
Hispanic students76%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students83%

English: WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students90%
Black students72%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students86%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities65%
Limited English proficient students89%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female students91%
Male students92%
Black students75%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students66%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students77%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students88%
Black students75%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students74%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students78%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female students65%
Male students66%
Black students35%
Asian students70%
Hispanic students51%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students72%
Students identified as disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities46%
Limited English proficient students53%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female students91%
Male students86%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students76%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students76%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female students53%
Male students55%
Black students38%
Asian students88%
Hispanic students36%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students59%
Students identified as disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities32%
Limited English proficient students42%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female students87%
Male students79%
Black students53%
Asian students98%
Hispanic students72%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities59%
Limited English proficient students76%

History and Social ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female students94%
Male students88%
Black students77%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students83%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities71%
Limited English proficient students88%

English: WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female students93%
Male students83%
Black students67%
Asian students98%
Hispanic students59%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities61%
Limited English proficient students69%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female students81%
Male students75%
Black students56%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students73%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students82%
Students identified as disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities58%
Limited English proficient students70%
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
 93% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 93% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 94% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 93% (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
 89% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography
 88% (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 95% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 95% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 95% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 90% (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

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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 Hispanic77%59%
Black, not Hispanic13%27%
Hispanic5%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%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 program20%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,144$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%61%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration11%9%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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