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Henrico County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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3820 Nine Mile Rd.
Richmond, VA 23223
Richmond city County
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PH: (804) 652-3717
FAX: (804) 652-3856

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 48,620 students
  • 69 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 96% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

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

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 92% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 76% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 80% in 2007.

Science
 93% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 89% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 77% (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 students87%
Male students81%
Black students76%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students78%
American Indian students85%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students76%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female students96%
Male students95%
Black students93%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students94%
American Indian students92%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students94%

ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female students90%
Male students91%
Black students84%
Asian students96%
Hispanic students88%
American Indian students92%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students90%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female students91%
Male students89%
Black students83%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students88%
American Indian students92%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students89%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female students90%
Male students86%
Black students81%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students79%
American Indian students87%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities66%
Limited English proficient students83%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female students85%
Male students83%
Black students73%
Asian students96%
Hispanic students69%
American Indian students67%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities59%
Limited English proficient students77%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female students95%
Male students90%
Black students87%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students91%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students89%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female students95%
Male students94%
Black students89%
Asian students99%
Hispanic students91%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students92%

English: WritingThis District
All Students91%
Female students94%
Male students88%
Black students86%
Asian students96%
Hispanic students87%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities62%
Limited English proficient students88%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female students92%
Male students90%
Black students85%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students84%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students86%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female students87%
Male students82%
Black students76%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students67%
American Indian students93%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities59%
Limited English proficient students70%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female students58%
Male students60%
Black students39%
Asian students82%
Hispanic students43%
American Indian students57%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students74%
Students identified as disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities45%
Limited English proficient students48%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female students89%
Male students79%
Black students74%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students77%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities55%
Limited English proficient students73%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female students56%
Male students55%
Black students36%
Asian students75%
Hispanic students50%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students70%
Students identified as disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities45%
Limited English proficient students49%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female students87%
Male students80%
Black students73%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students72%
American Indian students60%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities59%
Limited English proficient students69%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female students82%
Male students72%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities77%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female students94%
Male students93%
Black students87%
Asian students96%
Hispanic students88%
American Indian students82%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities70%
Limited English proficient students88%

English: WritingThis District
All Students89%
Female students92%
Male students86%
Black students81%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students80%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities65%
Limited English proficient students76%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female students81%
Male students76%
Black students66%
Asian students93%
Hispanic students65%
American Indian students77%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities57%
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
 94% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 90% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 90% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 95% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 97% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 87% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 91% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 98% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

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

Geometry
 86% (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 teacher1413
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic51%59%
Black, not Hispanic36%27%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%5%
Hispanic4%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified3%n/a
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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 program21%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,625$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%61%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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