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Tye River Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 502 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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
71%
History and Social Science

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

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
66%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
English: Writing

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

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
83%

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 Students83%
Female students92%
Male students73%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

All Students87%
Female students91%
Male students82%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%

Math

All Students55%
Female students54%
Male students56%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students60%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English56%
Not migrant55%

Science

All Students84%
Female students85%
Male students82%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities86%
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

English: Reading

All Students89%
Female students85%
Male students91%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students64%
Female students66%
Male students63%
Black students47%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant64%
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 Students81%
Female students88%
Male students73%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant81%

English: Writing

All Students61%
Female students81%
Male students40%
Black students47%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students66%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant61%

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 Students59%
Female students70%
Male students48%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students58%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English59%
Not migrant59%

Science

All Students87%
Female students91%
Male students83%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%
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 72% 57%
Black 22% 26%
Hispanic 6% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%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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5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Arrington, VA 22922
Phone: (434) 263-8960

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