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Scale: % passing

Grade 6

English: Reading
 97% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 88% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 79% (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
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 93% (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 Students97%
Female students98%
Male students96%
Black students94%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students100%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students100%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female students79%
Male students70%
Black students63%
Asian students74%
Hispanic students82%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students81%
Students identified as disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities38%
Limited English proficient students64%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female students95%
Male students87%
Black students88%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students82%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities69%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female students50%
Male students46%
Black students39%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students56%
Students identified as disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities28%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female students91%
Male students85%
Black students86%
Asian students78%
Hispanic students92%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities43%
Limited English proficient students90%

History and Social ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female students97%
Male students94%
Black students92%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students100%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities71%
Limited English proficient students90%

English: WritingThis School
All Students91%
Female students94%
Male students87%
Black students88%
Asian students89%
Hispanic students100%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities51%
Limited English proficient students100%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students90%
Black students87%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students100%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities67%
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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