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Caroline County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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16221 Richmond Turnpike
Bowling Green, VA 22427
Caroline County
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PH: (804) 633-5088
FAX: (804) 633-5563

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4171 students
  • 6 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

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

Science
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 80% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 72% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 20% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 67% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 53% (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
 78% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 70% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 62% (2005)
 60% (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 Students78%
Female students80%
Male students75%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students82%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities69%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female students93%
Male students90%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students100%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities82%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female students87%
Male students87%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students89%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities81%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female students82%
Male students84%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students88%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students85%
Students identified as disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities66%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female students87%
Male students80%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students67%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students86%
Students identified as disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities55%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female students75%
Male students69%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students75%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students75%
Students identified as disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities60%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students87%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students95%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities64%

ScienceThis District
All Students88%
Female students89%
Male students88%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students83%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities64%

English: WritingThis District
All Students80%
Female students88%
Male students73%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students89%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students81%
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities42%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female students81%
Male students81%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students89%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students83%
Students identified as disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities56%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female students76%
Male students67%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students77%
Students identified as disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities33%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female students42%
Male students43%
Black students31%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students48%
Students identified as disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities16%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female students72%
Male students63%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students67%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities19%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female students21%
Male students19%
Black students22%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students20%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students18%
Students identified as disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities7%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female students81%
Male students55%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students50%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students77%
Students identified as disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities22%

History and Social ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female students81%
Male students75%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students50%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students86%
Students identified as disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities36%

English: WritingThis District
All Students70%
Female students84%
Male students57%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students55%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students78%
Students identified as disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities15%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female students73%
Male students59%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students40%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students73%
Students identified as disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities26%
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
 73% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 89% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 88% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 87% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 88% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 93% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 70% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography
 54% (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 98% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 90% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 85% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 79% (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 teacher1413

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic55%59%
Black, not Hispanic39%27%
Hispanic3%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program38%31%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,085$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%61%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration7%9%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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