Kenmore Middle School

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 6

English: Reading
 78% (2011)
 84% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 80% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math
 52% (2011)
 50% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 42% (2008)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Grade 7

English: Reading
 80% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 77% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 65% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 54% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Grade 8

English: Reading
 83% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 75% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 90% in 2011.

History and Social Science
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
 64% (2008)
The state average for History and Social Science was 91% in 2010.

Science
 81% (2011)
 89% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 74% (2008)
The state average for Science was 92% in 2011.

English: Writing
 85% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 82% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2011.

Math
 77% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 82% in 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, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and in history/social science 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  

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

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 results for reading, writing, math and science are included on GreatSchools profiles.
• 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  

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra I
 100% (2011)
 99% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
 100% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

Geometry
 100% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
 100% (2008)
The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

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  

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

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  

This school was rated "Fully Accredited" by the Virginia Department of Education for the 2008-2009 school year. In 2007-2008, this school was rated as "Accredited with Warning". In 2006-2007, this school was rated as "Fully Accredited".

About the Accreditation Ratings

• Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science.
• The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years.
• Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview