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Sussex 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
SOL Results By Subgroup
SOL End-of-Course Results
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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

21302 Sussex Dr
Sussex, VA 23884
Sussex County
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PH: (434) 246-1099
FAX: (434) 246-8214

Grades K-12
1207 students
5 schools

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SOL Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading

76% (2011)

68% (2010)

65% (2009)

69% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 83% in 2011.

History and Social Science

71% (2011)

85% (2010)

79% (2009)

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

Science

80% (2011)

84% (2010)

66% (2009)

81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 90% in 2011.

Math

89% (2011)

88% (2010)

63% (2009)

81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English: Reading

76% (2011)

70% (2010)

70% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math

65% (2011)

64% (2010)

72% (2009)

72% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English: Reading

77% (2011)

76% (2010)

79% (2009)

78% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2011.

Science

79% (2011)

79% (2010)

83% (2009)

84% (2008)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

English: Writing

74% (2011)

77% (2010)

77% (2009)

74% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

78% (2010)

75% (2009)

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

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English: Reading

77% (2011)

82% (2010)

74% (2009)

68% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math

60% (2011)

70% (2010)

65% (2009)

52% (2008)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English: Reading

87% (2011)

80% (2010)

92% (2009)

81% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

77% (2011)

63% (2010)

62% (2009)

39% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English: Reading

94% (2011)

87% (2010)

82% (2009)

79% (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)

86% (2008)
The state average for History and Social Science was 91% in 2010.

Science

81% (2011)

72% (2010)

87% (2009)

89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 92% in 2011.

English: Writing

81% (2011)

87% (2010)

80% (2009)

80% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2011.

Math

95% (2011)

89% (2010)

95% (2009)

73% (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	76%
Female	82%
Male	70%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	78%
Students without disabilities	75%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Not migrant	76%

History and Social Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	67%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	75%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Not migrant	71%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	65%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Not migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	89%
Black	87%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	89%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Not migrant	89%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English: Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	71%
Male	80%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Not migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	63%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	69%
Not limited English proficient	65%
Not migrant	65%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English: Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	93%
Male	65%
Black	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Not migrant	77%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	79%
Black	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Not migrant	79%

English: Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	71%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Not migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	93%
Male	83%
Black	89%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	78%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Not migrant	87%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English: Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	73%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Not migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	57%
Male	63%
Black	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	67%
Students without disabilities	59%
Not limited English proficient	60%
Not migrant	60%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English: Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
Black	85%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	93%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Not migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	74%
Male	80%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	80%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Not migrant	77%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English: Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	91%
Male	95%
Black	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	82%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Not migrant	94%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	76%
Male	84%
Black	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Not migrant	81%

English: Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	80%
Black	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Not migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Not migrant	95%

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

90% (2011)

90% (2010)

96% (2009)

87% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

Geometry

70% (2010)

67% (2009)

73% (2008)
The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Algebra II

67% (2011)

54% (2010)

92% (2009)

99% (2008)
The state average for Algebra II was 91% in 2011.

English: Reading

90% (2011)

89% (2010)

88% (2009)

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

Biology

78% (2011)

67% (2010)

65% (2009)

68% (2008)
The state average for Biology was 90% in 2011.

English: Writing

91% (2011)

89% (2010)

90% (2009)

91% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2011.

Virginia and United States History

68% (2011)

87% (2010)

88% (2009)

94% (2008)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 83% in 2011.

Chemistry

98% (2011)

92% (2010)

100% (2009)

98% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2011.

Earth Science

78% (2011)

83% (2010)

79% (2009)

59% (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

50% (2011)

76% (2010)

86% (2009)

79% (2008)
The state average for World History I was 81% in 2011.

World History II

57% (2011)

88% (2010)

77% (2009)

95% (2008)
The state average for World History II was 82% in 2011.

Geometry

78% (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	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
Black	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	57%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Not migrant	90%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Algebra II	This District
All Students	67%
Female	65%
Male	68%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students without disabilities	67%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Not migrant	67%

English: Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
Black	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Not migrant	90%

Biology	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	75%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Not migrant	78%

English: Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	91%
Black	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Not migrant	91%

Virginia and United States History	This District
All Students	68%
Female	63%
Male	72%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	70%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Not migrant	68%

Chemistry	This District
All Students	98%
Female	96%
Male	100%
Black	97%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Not migrant	98%

Earth Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	71%
Male	83%
Black	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Not migrant	78%

World Geography	This District
Subgroup results not available

World History I	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	49%
Black	49%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	55%
Not limited English proficient	51%
Not migrant	50%

World History II	This District
All Students	57%
Female	37%
Male	74%
Black	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students without disabilities	58%
Not limited English proficient	57%
Not migrant	57%

Geometry	This District
All Students	78%
Female	72%
Male	83%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Not migrant	78%

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	13	17

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	75%	26%
White, not Hispanic	21%	57%
Hispanic	3%	9%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	6%

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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	77%	33%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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