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  SOL Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 55% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 30% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 71% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science
 63% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 35% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading
 67% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 57% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 60% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 53% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 64% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% 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.

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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 School
All Students55%
Female students50%
Male students59%
Black students54%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities36%

History and Social ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female students72%
Male students70%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities60%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female students67%
Male students59%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities47%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female students70%
Male students54%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities47%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female students65%
Male students70%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged67%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female students55%
Male students70%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged62%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female students58%
Male students57%
Black students57%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged57%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female students52%
Male students53%
Black students53%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged53%

English: WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female students76%
Male students55%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged64%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female students68%
Male students70%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged69%
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 results for reading, writing, math and science are included on GreatSchools profiles.
  • 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.

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  VA Accreditation Ratings

This school was rated "Accreditation Denied" by the Virginia Department of Education for the 2007-2008 school year. In 2006-2007, this school was rated as "Accreditation Denied". In 2005-2006, this school was rated as "Accredited with Warning".
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Accreditation Ratings

  • Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science.
  • The 2007-2008 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2006-2007 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years.
  • Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

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