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Scale: % passing

Grade 6

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

Math
 37% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 81% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 86% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

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

Science
 97% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 84% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 69% (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.

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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 6
English: ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female students84%
Male students84%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities84%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female students36%
Male students38%
Black students37%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities69%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female students80%
Male students82%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities90%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female students57%
Male students63%
Black students51%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities80%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female students92%
Male students78%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities100%

History and Social ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
All Students97%
Female students96%
Male students98%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities100%

English: WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female students89%
Male students78%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities64%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female students95%
Male students92%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities100%
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 "Fully Accredited" by the Virginia Department of Education for the 2007-2008 school year. In 2006-2007, this school was rated as "Fully Accredited". In 2005-2006, this school was rated as "Fully Accredited".
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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