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Amherst Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 319 students

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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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
History and Social Science

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

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

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%
English: Writing

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

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
92%
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 Students93%
Female students92%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

All Students96%
Female students96%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant96%

Math

All Students50%
Female students48%
Male students53%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students53%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English49%
Not migrant50%

Science

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%
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 Students86%
Female students86%
Male students86%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students61%
Female students54%
Male students73%
Black students33%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant61%
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 students100%
Male students89%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students79%
Female students83%
Male students76%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

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 Students37%
Female students25%
Male students45%
Black students8%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students42%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English37%
Not migrant37%

Science

All Students84%
Female students88%
Male students82%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%
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 73% 57%
Black 22% 26%
Hispanic 3% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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156 Davis St
Amherst, VA 24521
Phone: (434) 946-9704

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