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Richmond City Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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301 North 9th St
Richmond, VA 23219
Richmond city County
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PH: (804) 780-7700
FAX: (804) 780-4122

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 23,124 students
  • 50 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 89% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science
 81% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

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

Math
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 87% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 87% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 73% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 69% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 65% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 62% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 79% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 80% in 2007.

Science
 82% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 78% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 56% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 66% (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 Students76%
Female students78%
Male students74%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students74%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students67%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female students91%
Male students88%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students87%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students99%
Students identified as disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students90%

ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female students80%
Male students82%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students82%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities71%
Limited English proficient students83%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female students82%
Male students85%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students79%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students84%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female students85%
Male students84%
Black students83%
Asian students83%
Hispanic students93%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students90%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female students78%
Male students81%
Black students78%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students77%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students77%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female students90%
Male students84%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students90%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students94%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female students86%
Male students88%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students82%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students89%

English: WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female students93%
Male students88%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students92%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students92%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female students89%
Male students87%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students89%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students92%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female students74%
Male students70%
Black students71%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students65%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students66%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female students39%
Male students38%
Black students39%
Asian students18%
Hispanic students26%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students45%
Students identified as disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities52%
Limited English proficient students26%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female students72%
Male students66%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students63%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities70%
Limited English proficient students52%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female students43%
Male students45%
Black students43%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students38%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students75%
Students identified as disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities60%
Limited English proficient students37%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female students70%
Male students59%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students85%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students81%
Students identified as disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities58%
Limited English proficient students79%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female students89%
Male students73%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities86%

ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female students83%
Male students81%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students84%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students95%

English: WritingThis District
All Students78%
Female students85%
Male students71%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students88%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities70%
Limited English proficient students67%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female students67%
Male students59%
Black students62%
Asian students80%
Hispanic students59%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities57%
Limited English proficient students58%
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
 91% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 90% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 80% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 91% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 90% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 94% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 85% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography
 69% (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 65% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 84% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 88% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 80% (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 teacher1313
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic89%27%
White, not Hispanic7%59%
Hispanic3%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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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 program67%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,071$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%61%
Student and staff support15%10%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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