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Chesterfield County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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9900 Krause Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Chesterfield County
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PH: (804) 748-1405
FAX: (804) 796-7178

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 57,561 students
  • 61 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 87% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 78% (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
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 95% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 89% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 66% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 86% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 78% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 80% in 2007.

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

English: Writing
 88% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 86% (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 Students87%
Female students89%
Male students85%
Black students80%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students73%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities72%
Limited English proficient students69%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students95%
Black students92%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students89%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students86%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female students92%
Male students92%
Black students84%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students85%
American Indian students95%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students81%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female students93%
Male students92%
Black students86%
Asian students99%
Hispanic students89%
American Indian students95%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students85%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female students93%
Male students92%
Black students88%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students87%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students82%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female students85%
Male students86%
Black students75%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students76%
American Indian students94%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students72%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female students96%
Male students92%
Black students89%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students89%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students85%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black students89%
Asian students96%
Hispanic students90%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities82%
Limited English proficient students84%

English: WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female students94%
Male students86%
Black students83%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students88%
American Indian students80%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students88%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female students91%
Male students89%
Black students85%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students86%
American Indian students94%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students86%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female students92%
Male students87%
Black students83%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students78%
American Indian students82%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities62%
Limited English proficient students70%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female students71%
Male students68%
Black students53%
Asian students83%
Hispanic students58%
American Indian students73%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students78%
Students identified as disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities40%
Limited English proficient students50%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female students89%
Male students84%
Black students79%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students78%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities59%
Limited English proficient students70%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female students66%
Male students66%
Black students50%
Asian students78%
Hispanic students49%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students73%
Students identified as disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities38%
Limited English proficient students55%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female students88%
Male students84%
Black students77%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students83%
American Indian students89%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities57%
Limited English proficient students65%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female students81%
Male students76%
Black students66%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities78%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female students92%
Male students92%
Black students85%
Asian students99%
Hispanic students85%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students76%

English: WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female students93%
Male students84%
Black students80%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students81%
American Indian students94%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities61%
Limited English proficient students67%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female students82%
Male students76%
Black students68%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students75%
American Indian students73%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students85%
Students identified as disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities46%
Limited English proficient students74%
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
 87% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 89% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 90% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 94% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 92% (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
 65% (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 88% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 96% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 93% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 83% (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 Hispanic64%59%
Black, not Hispanic26%27%
Hispanic6%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%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 program15%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,673$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%61%
Student and staff support8%10%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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