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Scale: % passing

Grade 6

English: Reading
 80% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 88% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 65% (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
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 84% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 78% (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 Students80%
Female students78%
Male students81%
Black students66%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities36%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female students56%
Male students62%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students68%
Students identified as disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities33%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female students86%
Male students90%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities73%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female students59%
Male students61%
Black students52%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students64%
Students identified as disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities36%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female students90%
Male students72%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students89%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities53%

History and Social ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
All Students91%
Female students94%
Male students89%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities56%

English: WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female students88%
Male students79%
Black students72%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students89%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities41%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female students73%
Male students81%
Black students66%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students84%
Students identified as disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities33%
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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