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Appomattox Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 566 students

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Posted November 14, 2006

My youngest is attending this school right now... I am very pleased. His teachers work to challenge him (he's in the Advanced Learner's Program)and they work to actively engage students both in the classroom and with projects. Strict discipline and dress code. 2 Guidance Counselors; on-site Resource Officer; full-time nurse in Clinic; Day Treatment services available. Band, Chorus, Art, Computer Applications, Technology, Agriculture, and Consumer Science electives available. High School credit courses offered: Latin I, Spanish I, Algebra I, Geometry. Advanced English and Math classes offered for all 3 grades. Middle School or JV sports: Cross Country, Football, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Basketball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Tennis, Golf. Community Sports available. Other activities: Marching Band/Color Guard, FFA, 4-H, Math Counts Team, Odyssey of the Mind Team, LEGO Team, Yearbook staff, Guitar Club, Crochet Club. The school welcomes parent involvement, but not many parents take them up on it.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 89% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
66%

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 88% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
63%
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.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

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

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

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

All Students86%
Female students90%
Male students81%
Black students66%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students66%
Female students69%
Male students64%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%
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 Students83%
Female students94%
Male students75%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students44%
Female students47%
Male students42%
Black students24%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students52%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English44%
Not migrant44%
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 Students93%
Female students91%
Male students96%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students93%
Female students92%
Male students93%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students57%
Female students54%
Male students62%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students55%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant57%

Science

All Students98%
Female students97%
Male students100%
Black students97%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students97%
Female students100%
Male students95%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 57%
Black 31% 26%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 44%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2020 Church St
Appomattox, VA 24522
Phone: (434) 352-8257

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