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Harding Avenue Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 264 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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Posted October 24, 2012

A truly fabulous school. The staff and the environment they create is absolutely top notch. My kids look forward to each school day, and it shows in their education. This school is a real asset to the Virginia Montgomery County Public School system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2012

The school here is incredible. I used to go to school here when I was younger and I will never forget the amazing teachers I had. Everyone was so committed to helping the children and the school had great after school clubs for any busy parent.


Posted December 4, 2011

Harding Avenue is a great school! All of the staff is committed to be the best they can be for the children. It is a very child centered school. My kids love going to school each day. I have been very pleased with the academics as well as all of the after school programs... art club, French club, computer club, Lego league, chess club, ect. They have VA Tech students come to HAE and help run the clubs. My daughter is interested in Computer Science because of the VA Tech volunteers that help run computer club. What great role models!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2011

I like the smaller classrooms at Harding it makes everyone feel like we are a part of a family instead of just an elementary school. Everyone from the lunch room to the principle is dedicated to the kids and school. I always see people smiling and enjoying their day. My daughter LOVES it there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2011

We switched our daughter after 2 weeks being at Tall Oaks Montessori Kindergarten to HAE this fall and have been very happy with the switch. The school has wonderful teachers, staff and programs during and after school. The level of parent involvement is also very high, which makes it a great community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2008

I have two girls at Harding. I love the small school/community environment. When I call the school they know who I am and who my children are. My girls can't wait to go to school. Teachers go out of their way to help.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2008

This school is wonderful. The teachers work with each child individually. My daughter absolutely loves to go to school each day!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 11, 2007

Harding Avenue Elementary is an open school which means only partitions seperate classrooms. The students and teachers learn to be very respectful of others sharing their space. Parent and teachers continually receive praise for their students when the students go on field trips.
—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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
100%
History and Social Science

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

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
97%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
English: Writing

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

History and Social Science

All Students98%
Female students95%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

Math

All Students86%
Female students91%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant86%

Science

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students92%
Female students95%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%
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 students88%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students96%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

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 Students71%
Female students67%
Male students75%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

Science

All Students90%
Female students83%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%
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 85% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 6%
Black 4% 26%
Hispanic 3% 9%
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 22%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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429 Harding Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone: (540) 951-5732

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