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Lancaster County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 3 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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2330 Irvington Rd
Weems, VA 22576
Lancaster County
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PH: (804) 435-3183
FAX: (804) 435-3309

Grades PK-12
1378 students
3 schools

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SOL Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading

89% (2011)

89% (2010)

84% (2009)

84% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 83% in 2011.

History and Social Science

75% (2011)

91% (2010)

94% (2009)

89% (2008)
The state average for History and Social Science was 85% in 2011.

Science

80% (2011)

86% (2010)

86% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 90% in 2011.

Math

89% (2011)

87% (2010)

89% (2009)

86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English: Reading

82% (2011)

72% (2010)

77% (2009)

72% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math

80% (2011)

80% (2010)

63% (2009)

67% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English: Reading

85% (2011)

81% (2010)

75% (2009)

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

Science

71% (2011)

65% (2010)

71% (2009)

75% (2008)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

English: Writing

73% (2011)

76% (2010)

81% (2009)

76% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2011.

Math

83% (2011)

74% (2010)

65% (2009)

76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English: Reading

74% (2011)

75% (2010)

78% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math

72% (2011)

69% (2010)

87% (2009)

85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English: Reading

78% (2011)

78% (2010)

87% (2009)

76% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

63% (2011)

76% (2010)

81% (2009)

80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English: Reading

89% (2011)

87% (2010)

78% (2009)

68% (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)

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

Science

89% (2011)

88% (2010)

82% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Science was 92% in 2011.

English: Writing

82% (2011)

99% (2010)

86% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2011.

Math

50% (2011)

66% (2010)

65% (2009)

50% (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	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	81%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Not migrant	89%

History and Social Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	71%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Not migrant	75%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Not migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	69%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Not migrant	89%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English: Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Not migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	78%
Male	82%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	73%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Not migrant	80%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English: Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	87%
Black	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Not migrant	85%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	67%
Male	76%
Black	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Not migrant	71%

English: Writing	This District
All Students	73%
Female	78%
Male	68%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Not migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	80%
Male	87%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Not migrant	83%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English: Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	69%
Male	78%
Black	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Not migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	69%
Male	75%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Not migrant	72%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English: Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	87%
Male	72%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Not migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	70%
Male	58%
Black	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not limited English proficient	63%
Not migrant	63%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English: Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	97%
Male	82%
Black	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Not migrant	89%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	100%
Male	80%
Black	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Not migrant	89%

English: Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	90%
Male	75%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Not migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	73%
Male	38%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	62%
Not limited English proficient	50%
Not migrant	50%

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

84% (2011)

87% (2010)

86% (2009)

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

Geometry

86% (2010)

80% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Algebra II

70% (2011)

94% (2010)

92% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for Algebra II was 91% in 2011.

English: Reading

89% (2011)

94% (2010)

96% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2011.

Biology

89% (2011)

78% (2010)

85% (2009)

92% (2008)
The state average for Biology was 90% in 2011.

English: Writing

94% (2011)

92% (2010)

95% (2009)

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

Virginia and United States History

69% (2011)

91% (2010)

91% (2009)

90% (2008)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 83% in 2011.

Chemistry

87% (2011)

98% (2010)

95% (2009)

78% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2011.

Earth Science

88% (2011)

76% (2010)

76% (2009)

90% (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

90% (2011)

86% (2010)

75% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for World History I was 81% in 2011.

World History II

74% (2011)

91% (2010)

100% (2009)

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

Geometry

81% (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	84%
Female	93%
Male	78%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	57%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Not migrant	84%

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Algebra II	This District
All Students	70%
Female	67%
Male	73%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students without disabilities	70%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Not migrant	70%

English: Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Not migrant	89%

Biology	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
Black	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Not migrant	89%

English: Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	92%
Black	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Not migrant	94%

Virginia and United States History	This District
All Students	69%
Female	66%
Male	72%
Black	48%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students without disabilities	73%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Not migrant	69%

Chemistry	This District
All Students	87%
Female	94%
Male	81%
Black	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Not migrant	87%

Earth Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Not migrant	88%

World Geography	This District
Subgroup results not available

World History I	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	90%
Black	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Not migrant	90%

World History II	This District
All Students	74%
Female	66%
Male	82%
Black	48%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	74%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Not migrant	74%

Geometry	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	80%
Black	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Not migrant	81%

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: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	22	17

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	51%	26%
White, not Hispanic	47%	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	6%
Hispanic	<1%	9%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	58%	33%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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