Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Cedar Lee Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 678 students

Last modified
Community Rating

4 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
No new ratings
2012:
No new ratings
2011:
Based on 2 ratings
2010:
Based on 1 rating

Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

9 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted November 13, 2011

My youngest son attended Cedar Lee Middile school and simply put, it was a very disappointing and frustrating experience for him and his parents. Mr. Parker as a principal seems to be fairly oblivious to what goes on in his building as he has teachers (6th grade math) who do not follow county pacing guides allowing for poor results on SOL's test. Unprofessional e mails have been sent by teachers (7th grade Civics) along with grading practices that do not accurately reflect what the student is doing in class. My oldest son attended Taylor Middle school and there is simply no comparison. Cedar Lee was a major disappointment
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2011

I didn't like the principal very much, but the teachers were amazing when I was there. Sure I came to school later into the year, the teachers helped me catch up. The elective teachers are just as amazing as the core teachers.


Posted May 28, 2010

As a parent of a child who has attended Cedar Lee for 2 years I can honestly say my husband and I are both are disappointed in the school. Our original impression of the Principal was a good one, but after walking in hearing him yelling at the front of the cafeteria one day that has changed. There are some wonderful teachers at this school who truly care about the children, but there are some who do the bare minimum, don't respond to calls and yell at the children. The site is not updated and often calls and emails are not responded to. My son, who is smaller then the other children, has been beaten up repeatedly (on the record). On the advice of his psychologist we will be homeschooling our son next school year or 8th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2009

I love my school. Even though I do not like the principal that much... I love the teachers like Mr. Almarode, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Bern, Mrs. Woods, Mrs. McCluskey, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Rossell, Mrs. Harvel & Mr. Lee (The assistant principal.) Our school is really fun & our teachers are amazing, but we still learn. I wouldn't want our school any other way.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 17, 2006

CLMS is a great school! No only in the classroom but in other activities as well! The kids have coaches that not only give them confidence but help them as players too. Also other activities like the NJHS the SCA and the FFA are a great way to get the students involved! The number of activities to do after school grows every year! it really gives the students some thing to look forward too!! Cedar Lee Middle School is a great school!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2006

Cedar Lee has been nothing but Grrrrreat!!! I love my sons teachers, The Principal, and especially Mr.Harris and Mr.Dodson, the football coaches... They have built his self-esteem and taught him to stay driven... I am sooooo happy with the level of discipline that is expected in Cedar Lees Football program. What a spirited school!! The principal is just #1. Soooo enthusiastic about all of the children, and it was great to see him after school at the football game and supporting the NJHS. So far I absolutely LOVE Cedar Lee.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2006

Cedar Lee was a big disappointment for my family. My son was GT and placed in remedial classes. I had to come in and push for my son to get into GT courses where he should have been from the beginning. Acadmenics should be #1, not sports.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2006

Maybe a bit crowded, but Mr. Parker maintains his school well! He keeps the children interested in school, he goes above and beyond most principals by becomming involved with the children's extra curricular activities and by maintaining some form of an appropriate principal/student relationship with all students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2005

Cedar Lee is the most overcrowded school in the county. It contains close 700 students while the other county schools have 350 or less. A lot of special education classrooms are located at Cedar Lee which makes the test scores look lower but the students are coming in to the school at lower levels with lower ability. The teachers work hard and the new principal is promoting a lot of parental involvement. I think that my child is getting as good of an education as he can but the class size is huge (28,29,30 to a classroom)
—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 89% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

196 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
55%
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.

226 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

196 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
65%
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.

203 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
74%
English: Writing

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

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

203 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%
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 students88%
Male students91%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%

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 Students72%
Female students74%
Male students71%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic82%
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%
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 students90%
Male students88%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%

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 Students65%
Female students66%
Male students65%
Black students57%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic61%
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant65%
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 Students90%
Female students91%
Male students89%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic95%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

English: Writing

All Students84%
Female students93%
Male students76%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic89%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant84%

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 Students79%
Female students84%
Male students75%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant79%

Science

All Students94%
Female students92%
Male students95%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic95%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
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

  • 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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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 Students98%
Female students96%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
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) 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

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 74% 57%
Black 15% 26%
Hispanic 9% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

11138 Marsh Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
Phone: (540) 439-3207

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare
ADVERTISEMENT