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Accawmacke Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 562 students

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Posted January 15, 2011

I formerly taught at this school, and if it wasn't for the salary, I would have stayed here for the rest of my life. It was a wonderful school to work at. The teachers aren't overwhelmed as they are in most schools (including my current one in the city), we had the flexability to do a lot of great projects with the students to relate the material to them better, and the principal is such a nice person to work for. She treats her staff as equals and values their opinions which makes all the difference in the world.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 18, 2008

my child is a special needs child and has improved greatly at this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2007

My child is in kindergarten at this great school. Starting schoold for the first time is a very big adjustment for the students as well as the parents. The staff at this school made this such a pleasurable experience! I personally could not have asked for a better teacher for my son. Keep up the great work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2006

Accawmacke Elementary is a great school. My family and I couldn't be happier with the education that my child is receiving. The teachers are compassionate and caring. I feel that the teachers and administration always have what is best for the students at heart. Many times the parents that complain are the ones who are not involved and really don't know or seem to care what is going on. Get involved instead of complaining. Great job, Accawmacke!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2006

The SOL's overwhelm the curriculum to the point of exclusion of core academics. My child had NO science in fourth grade as the bulk of class time was spent on SOL Social Studies preparation. The school offers little in the way of extra help for struggling students. The afterschool program is geared towards SOL prep and not individual needs. We have had some excellent, caring teachers in the past. Unfortunately, they seem to be outnumbered by those who don't seem to care that they are shaping the future of our country. They seem to lack the enthusiasm that inspires students to achieve their potential. While the music program is good, the art program is not. In 4 years, I have seen my children come home with only a handful of completed projects. Students move on to a new project while the prior is unfinished which sets a bad example.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2005

Accawmacke elementary is a great place for children to attend. The staff is always pleasant and willing to meet each child's needs. My children feel safe and cared for there, and have been challenged and nurtured in their daily classroom time. The PTA is very active and provides extra programming to supplement the range of activities available to each student, including choir, beta club, girl scouts and TAG.(Talented and Gifted education) I am especially proud of the way all children are treated fairly at school regardless of their background. There is an excellent opportunity for the non english speaking students to assimilate into the school. The test scores over the past few years have been continually improving, and the teachers are all certified and accredited to teach in the area they are assigned to. Obviously, my family and I could not be happier with our school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2005

I feel this school does not help our children the way they should be helped. The principal and teachers look at their selves and not the children. They worry about new laws then help the children pass with good grades. The staff plays favortizm with the students. They pass over the children that really disserve to get outter awards. Teachers and Principal need alot of improvment in that school. Kids need more education in that school, most students are not doing well because the teachers and principal only worry about them selves and make the children look like they are not trying, well if they got the help they needed , they wouldnt be struggling so hard.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
80%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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, 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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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, 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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
93%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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, 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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students89%
Female students84%
Male students92%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Students94%
Female students88%
Male students98%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant94%

Math

All Students64%
Female students63%
Male students64%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic58%
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students56%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant64%

Science

All Students94%
Female students91%
Male students96%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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, 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.

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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students88%
Female students91%
Male students87%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic86%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students76%
Female students85%
Male students71%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic71%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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, 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.

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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students95%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities89%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students88%
Female students90%
Male students86%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female students79%
Male students84%
Black students52%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students86%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant82%

Science

All Students96%
Female students91%
Male students100%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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, 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.

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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 43% 57%
Black 40% 26%
Hispanic 16% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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P.O. Box 389
Accomac, VA 23301
Phone: (757) 787-8013

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