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Newport News, VA 23605

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  SOL Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 6

English: Reading
 96% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 84% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math
 78% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English: Reading
 87% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 81% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 68% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 58% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English: Reading
 87% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 81% (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)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for History and Social Science was 91% in 2010.

Science
 91% (2011)
 88% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for Science was 92% in 2011.

English: Writing
 75% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2011.

Math
 71% (2011)
 53% (2010)
 81% (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, 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  

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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 6
English: ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female98%
Male93%
Black96%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Not migrant96%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students without disabilities77%
Not limited English proficient78%
Not migrant78%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient87%
Not migrant87%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female63%
Male75%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students without disabilities64%
Not limited English proficient68%
Not migrant68%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities86%
Not limited English proficient87%
Not migrant87%

ScienceThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient91%
Not migrant91%

English: WritingThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities79%
Not limited English proficient75%
Not migrant75%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female80%
Male64%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students without disabilities68%
Not limited English proficient71%
Not migrant71%
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 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  

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  SOL End-of-Course Results
 
Scale: % passing

Algebra I
 97% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 98% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

Geometry
 85% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 96% (2008)
The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Algebra II
 87% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
The state average for Algebra II was 91% in 2011.

English: Reading
 91% (2011)
 93% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2011.

Biology
 92% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 95% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Biology was 90% in 2011.

English: Writing
 86% (2011)
 96% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2011.

Virginia and United States History
 74% (2011)
 95% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 83% in 2011.

Chemistry
 85% (2011)
 95% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2011.

Earth Science
 81% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 91% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Earth Science was 89% in 2011.

World Geography
 72% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2011.

World History I
 53% (2011)
 100% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
 100% (2008)
The state average for World History I was 81% in 2011.

World History II
 47% (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for World History II was 82% in 2011.

Geometry
 75% (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  

Back to top >
  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 School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black97%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Not migrant97%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


Algebra IIThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient87%
Not migrant87%

English: ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female90%
Male94%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities91%
Not limited English proficient91%
Not migrant91%

BiologyThis School
All Students92%
Female89%
Male95%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient92%
Not migrant92%

English: WritingThis School
All Students86%
Female89%
Male79%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient86%
Not migrant86%

Virginia and United States HistoryThis School
All Students74%
Female65%
Male91%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students without disabilities73%
Not limited English proficient74%
Not migrant74%

ChemistryThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male77%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient85%
Not migrant85%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient81%
Not migrant81%

World GeographyThis School
All Students72%
Female76%
Male67%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities72%
Not limited English proficient72%
Not migrant72%

World History IThis School
All Students53%
Female53%
Male53%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students without disabilities53%
Not limited English proficient53%
Not migrant53%

World History IIThis School
All Students47%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students without disabilities47%
Not limited English proficient47%
Not migrant47%

GeometryThis School
All Students75%
Female77%
Male72%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities74%
Not limited English proficient75%
Not migrant75%
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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  VA Accreditation Ratings

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 "Fully Accredited". In 2006-2007, this school was rated as "Fully Accredited".
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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  

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