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Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 95% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

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

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

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 86% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 81% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 62% (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 Students89%
Female students92%
Male students87%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities95%

History and Social ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students95%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities95%

ScienceThis School
All Students93%
Female students93%
Male students94%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities100%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students90%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities90%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female students84%
Male students82%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities94%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female students74%
Male students77%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students82%
Students identified as disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities93%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female students81%
Male students91%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities72%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female students79%
Male students83%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students85%
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities37%

English: WritingThis School
All Students88%
Female students86%
Male students89%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities76%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female students88%
Male students82%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities72%
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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