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Margaret Beeks Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 423 students

 
 
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Posted October 28, 2010

MB simply gets "it". They know how to teach, treat the students right and run a school without making it a big deal. They just do it without having to brag and attract attention. This is the school that does it right. Their updated technology is top notch. These students want for nothing because the people in charge know what is important and what is needed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2005

Margaret Beeks is an excellent school with a diverse student body. It is a warm, nuturing, school with great teachers and a friendly staff. The students take Art and Music, and P.E. We have early reading teachers, and a TAG program. The students have few behavior problems. The PTO has over 50 volunteers that work regularly for the school. Most work outside the classroom, in educational enrichment programs, or special events.
—Submitted by Amy Mauldon, a parent


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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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
History and Social Science

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
97%

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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Writing

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

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
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 Students88%
Female students85%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Students85%
Female students81%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

Math

All Students74%
Female students70%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students85%
Female students81%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%
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 Students91%
Female students93%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students83%
Female students82%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%
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 students93%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students86%
Female students85%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

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 Students82%
Female students79%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

Science

All Students90%
Female students86%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 57%
Black 9% 26%
Hispanic 4% 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 32%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone: (540) 951-5700

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