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Appomattox County Public Schools

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185 Learning Ln
Appomattox, VA 24522
Appomattox County
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PH: (434) 352-8251
FAX: (434) 352-0883

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 2294 students
  • 6 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 84% (2012)
 80% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 94% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

History and Social Science
 78% (2012)
 75% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 98% (2008)
The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

Science
 90% (2012)
 81% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

Math
 51% (2012)
 81% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

English: Reading
 88% (2012)
 81% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 98% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

History and Social Science
Data not available for this district (2012)
The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

Math
 73% (2012)
 86% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 98% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

English: Reading
 93% (2012)
 87% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 96% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

History and Social Science
Data not available for this district (2012)
The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

Science
 89% (2012)
 89% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

English: Writing
 82% (2012)
 84% (2011)
 89% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 86% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

Math
 70% (2012)
 89% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 98% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

English: Reading
 86% (2012)
 80% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 89% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

History and Social Science
Data not available for this district (2012)
The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

Math
 66% (2012)
 60% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 79% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

English: Reading
 83% (2012)
 86% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 83% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

History and Social Science
Data not available for this district (2012)
The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

Math
 44% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 63% (2008)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

English: Reading
 93% (2012)
 89% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 85% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

History and Social Science
Data not available for this district (2012)
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 History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

Science
 98% (2012)
 94% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

English: Writing
 93% (2012)
 89% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 81% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

Math
 56% (2012)
 72% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 90% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 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 through 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 Students84%
Female89%
Male79%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities89%
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities82%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities92%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female44%
Male59%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities55%
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant51%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities94%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male69%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities80%
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant73%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female99%
Male90%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities97%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities92%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

English: WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female89%
Male77%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities87%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female71%
Male68%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities73%
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female90%
Male81%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities91%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

History and Social ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female69%
Male64%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities72%
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female94%
Male75%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities90%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female47%
Male42%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities50%
Proficient in English44%
Not migrant44%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities97%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Black97%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities99%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

English: WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities94%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female54%
Male60%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities63%
Proficient in English56%
Not migrant56%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 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 through 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
 83% (2012)
 93% (2011)
 88% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 87% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

Geometry
 86% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 83% (2008)
The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Algebra II
 49% (2012)
 83% (2011)
 78% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 90% (2008)
The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

English: Reading
 94% (2012)
 91% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 97% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

Biology
 95% (2012)
 89% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 85% (2008)
The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

English: Writing
 94% (2012)
 87% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 94% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

Virginia and United States History
 85% (2012)
 86% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

Chemistry
 98% (2012)
 95% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 94% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

Earth Science
 98% (2012)
 92% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 86% (2008)
The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

World Geography
Data not available for this district (2012)
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 2012.

World History I
 90% (2012)
 73% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 90% (2008)
The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

World History II
 84% (2012)
 81% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

Geometry
 73% (2012)
 74% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 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

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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 Students83%
Female90%
Male78%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities87%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012


Algebra IIThis District
All Students49%
Female51%
Male46%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students without disabilities49%
Proficient in English49%
Not migrant49%

English: ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities95%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

BiologyThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students without disabilities96%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

English: WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities95%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

Virginia and United States HistoryThis District
All Students85%
Female84%
Male87%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students without disabilities86%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

ChemistryThis District
All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Black97%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students without disabilities98%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

Earth ScienceThis District
All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Black98%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities98%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

World GeographyThis District
Subgroup results not available

World History IThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities91%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

World History IIThis District
All Students84%
Female79%
Male92%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities85%
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

GeometryThis District
All Students73%
Female78%
Male67%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students without disabilities76%
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant73%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 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: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11517

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic68%57%
Black, not Hispanic30%26%
Hispanic<1%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program143%33%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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