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Roanoke County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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5937 Cove Rd NW
Roanoke, VA 24019
Roanoke County
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PH: (540) 562-3900
FAX: (540) 562-3994

  • Grades PK-12
  • 14,815 students
  • 27 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 94% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 90% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 83% in 2011.

History and Social Science
 91% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
The state average for History and Social Science was 85% in 2011.

Science
 96% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 90% in 2011.

Math
 96% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 94% (2008)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English: Reading
 93% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math
 93% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English: Reading
 94% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2011.

Science
 93% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

English: Writing
 90% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 89% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2011.

Math
 95% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English: Reading
 94% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 89% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math
 85% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 74% (2008)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English: Reading
 94% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 89% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 79% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English: Reading
 94% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 90% in 2011.

History and Social Science
 100% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 49% (2008)
The state average for History and Social Science was 91% in 2010.

Science
 95% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 92% in 2011.

English: Writing
 90% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2011.

Math
 89% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 91% (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

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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 Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black91%
Asian100%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient83%
Not limited English proficient94%
Not migrant94%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black89%
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient91%
Not migrant91%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black93%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient95%
Not migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black83%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient89%
Not limited English proficient96%
Not migrant96%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Black86%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient85%
Not limited English proficient93%
Not migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black79%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient93%
Not limited English proficient93%
Not migrant93%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black82%
Asian94%
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient95%
Not migrant94%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
Black78%
Asian94%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient94%
Not migrant93%

English: WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black78%
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient90%
Not migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black90%
Asian97%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient95%
Not limited English proficient95%
Not migrant95%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black90%
Asian93%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient94%
Not migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black75%
Asian86%
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient64%
Not limited English proficient85%
Not migrant85%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black94%
Asian90%
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient81%
Not limited English proficient94%
Not migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black82%
Asian87%
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient62%
Not limited English proficient90%
Not migrant89%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black91%
Asian92%
Hispanic95%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient84%
Not limited English proficient94%
Not migrant94%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Black87%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient82%
Not limited English proficient96%
Not migrant95%

English: WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Black86%
Asian95%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient70%
Not limited English proficient91%
Not migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Black90%
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient74%
Not limited English proficient90%
Not migrant89%
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

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 SOL End-of-Course Results

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra I
 97% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 95% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

Geometry
 92% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Algebra II
 97% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for Algebra II was 91% in 2011.

English: Reading
 96% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 97% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2011.

Biology
 93% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for Biology was 90% in 2011.

English: Writing
 97% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 97% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2011.

Virginia and United States History
 92% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 96% (2008)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 83% in 2011.

Chemistry
 97% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2011.

Earth Science
 94% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for Earth Science was 89% in 2011.

World Geography
 89% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 96% (2008)
The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2011.

World History I
 94% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 96% (2008)
The state average for World History I was 81% in 2011.

World History II
 85% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 96% (2008)
The state average for World History II was 82% in 2011.

Geometry
 92% (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

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 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 IThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Black96%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient97%
Not migrant97%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


Algebra IIThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient97%
Not migrant97%

English: ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black90%
Asian97%
Hispanic100%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient94%
Not limited English proficient96%
Not migrant96%

BiologyThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black87%
Asian93%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient69%
Not limited English proficient94%
Not migrant93%

English: WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Black94%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient83%
Not limited English proficient98%
Not migrant97%

Virginia and United States HistoryThis District
All Students92%
Female90%
Male95%
Black83%
Asian88%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient77%
Not limited English proficient92%
Not migrant92%

ChemistryThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black93%
Asian97%
Hispanic100%
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient97%
Not migrant97%

Earth ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black85%
Asian97%
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient75%
Not limited English proficient95%
Not migrant94%

World GeographyThis District
All Students89%
Female87%
Male92%
Black77%
Asian96%
Hispanic96%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient89%
Not migrant89%

World History IThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black94%
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient94%
Not migrant94%

World History IIThis District
All Students85%
Female81%
Male91%
Black62%
Asian94%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient85%
Not migrant85%

GeometryThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
Black83%
Asian95%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient84%
Not limited English proficient93%
Not migrant92%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1917

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic87%57%
Black, not Hispanic6%26%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%6%
Hispanic2%9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program19%33%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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