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Rockfish River Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 420 students

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Posted May 10, 2010

I love Rockfish River Elementary School because the teachers and staff not only get to know your child, they truly care about the children. It's nice to go into your child's classroom and see other teachers, principal or asst. principal visiting to see how the kids are doing. The school focuses on reading and physical activity which are both important for the kids development. The most important thing is that my daughter loves her teacher and going to school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2007

My oldest child attended Rockfish River in grades 1 to 3. Many of the teachers were first rate, and my son became an avid reader under the care of an excellent teacher who worked hard with him. Most of his teachers were fantastic. I had difficulties with some of the school policies and when I approached the adminstration and the teachers I hit a brick wall for the most part. There was a real sense of top down management which reluctanty allowied parent involvemnent. I felt this school had the potential of being great, but a closed mindedness held it back. I hope that has changed under it's new management because it is a fantastic community of people and a wonderful place to live. The school has so much going for it - it just really needed to listen with real interest to the needs of the growing community.
—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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
History and Social Science

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

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Writing

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

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students82%
Female students82%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant82%

History and Social Science

All Students79%
Female students74%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant79%

Math

All Students54%
Female students49%
Male students61%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English56%
Not migrant54%

Science

All Students88%
Female students87%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant88%
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 students96%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students83%
Female students88%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%
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 Students92%
Female students93%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students92%
Female students93%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

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 students82%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

Science

All Students93%
Female students93%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 87% 57%
Black 8% 26%
Hispanic 5% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 Chapel Hollow Rd
Afton, VA 22920
Phone: (434) 361-1791

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