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Pulaski County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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SOL Results
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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

202 North Washington Ave
Pulaski, VA 24301
Pulaski County
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PH: (540) 994-2550
FAX: (540) 994-2514

Grades PK-12
4783 students
9 schools

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SOL Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading

86% (2011)

81% (2010)

72% (2009)

73% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 83% in 2011.

History and Social Science

79% (2011)

89% (2010)

87% (2009)

87% (2008)
The state average for History and Social Science was 85% in 2011.

Science

91% (2011)

86% (2010)

81% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Science was 90% in 2011.

Math

92% (2011)

90% (2010)

88% (2009)

85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English: Reading

92% (2011)

87% (2010)

85% (2009)

80% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math

93% (2011)

88% (2010)

85% (2009)

77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English: Reading

91% (2011)

90% (2010)

87% (2009)

87% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2011.

Science

88% (2011)

86% (2010)

85% (2009)

89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

English: Writing

78% (2011)

78% (2010)

81% (2009)

81% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2011.

Math

91% (2011)

93% (2010)

89% (2009)

86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English: Reading

81% (2011)

83% (2010)

82% (2009)

80% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math

59% (2011)

73% (2010)

74% (2009)

60% (2008)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English: Reading

85% (2011)

87% (2010)

80% (2009)

84% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

77% (2011)

74% (2010)

67% (2009)

65% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English: Reading

87% (2011)

85% (2010)

84% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 90% in 2011.

History and Social Science

Data not available for this district (2010)

Data not available for this district (2009)

75% (2008)
The state average for History and Social Science was 91% in 2010.

Science

89% (2011)

87% (2010)

87% (2009)

81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 92% in 2011.

English: Writing

80% (2011)

83% (2010)

79% (2009)

78% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2011.

Math

79% (2011)

83% (2010)

85% (2009)

79% (2008)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history 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

See Virginia's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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: Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Not migrant	86%

History and Social Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
Black	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Not migrant	79%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	89%
Black	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	70%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Not migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	89%
Black	95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	68%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Not migrant	92%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English: Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
Black	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	78%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Not migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	93%
Black	96%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	77%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Not migrant	93%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English: Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	92%
Black	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	70%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Not migrant	91%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	85%
Male	90%
Black	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Not migrant	88%

English: Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	73%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	37%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Not migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	91%
Black	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Not migrant	91%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English: Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	78%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Not migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	61%
Male	58%
Black	29%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	67%
Not limited English proficient	59%
Not migrant	59%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English: Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	81%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Not migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	74%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Not migrant	77%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English: Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	84%
Black	85%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	71%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Not migrant	87%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	87%
Male	90%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Not migrant	89%

English: Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	76%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Not migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	75%
Black	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	71%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Not migrant	79%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history 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

SOL End-of-Course Results

Scale: % passing

Algebra I

93% (2011)

95% (2010)

93% (2009)

92% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

Geometry

86% (2010)

85% (2009)

85% (2008)
The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Algebra II

83% (2011)

93% (2010)

89% (2009)

95% (2008)
The state average for Algebra II was 91% in 2011.

English: Reading

87% (2011)

94% (2010)

92% (2009)

92% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2011.

Biology

92% (2011)

89% (2010)

88% (2009)

85% (2008)
The state average for Biology was 90% in 2011.

English: Writing

87% (2011)

91% (2010)

87% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2011.

Virginia and United States History

77% (2011)

95% (2010)

94% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 83% in 2011.

Chemistry

94% (2011)

90% (2010)

96% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2011.

Earth Science

86% (2011)

84% (2010)

86% (2009)

79% (2008)
The state average for Earth Science was 89% in 2011.

World Geography

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

Data not available for this district (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)
The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2011.

World History I

74% (2011)

94% (2010)

89% (2009)

85% (2008)
The state average for World History I was 81% in 2011.

World History II

68% (2011)

84% (2010)

84% (2009)

87% (2008)
The state average for World History II was 82% in 2011.

Geometry

89% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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.
High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate.
The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

See Virginia's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

SOL End-of-Course 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

Algebra I	This District
All Students	93%
Female	98%
Male	89%
Black	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	76%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Not migrant	93%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Algebra II	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Not migrant	83%

English: Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	67%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Not migrant	87%

Biology	This District
All Students	92%
Female	91%
Male	92%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	78%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Not migrant	92%

English: Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	83%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Not migrant	87%

Virginia and United States History	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	78%
Black	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Not migrant	77%

Chemistry	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Not migrant	94%

Earth Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	84%
Male	88%
Black	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	69%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Not migrant	86%

World Geography	This District
Subgroup results not available

World History I	This District
All Students	74%
Female	67%
Male	80%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Not migrant	74%

World History II	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	69%
Black	35%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	71%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Not migrant	68%

Geometry	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
Black	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	69%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Not migrant	89%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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 different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	17

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	90%	57%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	26%
Hispanic	1%	9%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	42%	33%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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