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Boyce Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 320 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 22, 2010

A small, caring community of teachers and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2010

The staff is very caring.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 22, 2010

Great school with small town values
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2010

I LOVE the Tradition of Excellence and Culture of Caring at Boyce Elementary School!


Posted October 21, 2010

This school is wonderful. You could not pay for a better school for your children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2010

Amazing teachers and one on one support to all students... Great leaders
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

Boyce Elementary School has a program called Cardinal Choices, which reminds students and staff to make good decisions every day. This program focuses on good manners in their daily life, treating others with respect and kindness and looking out for the welfare of each other. Cardinal Choices is a simple program yet the rewards are huge. We are so glad our family is a Boyce Elementary family!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

Boyce is the BEST place to work because the staff is friendly and caring. I hve worked at Boyce for 9 years and have loved every minute of it! The staff is truly here to work and support each other and the students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 12, 2009

This school was very satisfying for my children. We have only been here for two years but out of all of the schools that my children have attended including one of the best private schools in the state, I would say overall it is great. The staff and teachers are really caring, my son started kindergarten in 2008 and before it started they made him feel that they knew him. His sister went for 5th grade and they always made him feel welcome then as well. Kudos
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2009

This school was very disappointing. My child's kindergarten class had 23 children with one teacher and no help. Outdoor recess on average, in the winter, was twice a month, and once in got warmer, still only averaging 3 days a week. Most times, recess was not substituted with anything. I'm sorry but kindergarteners cannot be expected to sit in a classroom for 7 hours without some sort of run-around time. The incentive system of giving out 'cardinals' just teaches kids to be good only because someone is looking and they will get a reward, not because it is the right thing to do. I saw many times when the cardinals were just used as failed bribery attempts. With such a big class, and many students with discipline problems tying up staff members' attention, my son really failed to thrive at all at this school. We will not be returning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2009

Kids love Boyce; the administration is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

Boyce is an absolutely wonderful school. Mrs. Eberhart is a wonderful hands on assistant principle. I love that the school ratio is small. This school has a lot of one on one teaching skills with the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2006

Mrs. Catlett is probably the best principal in the state. Boyce is all about family, community, excellence. We couldn't be happier with our child's education and experience there. Awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 18, 2005

We are most pleased with the school. We have two sons who have received a great education from caring teachers and hands on administrators (Dr. Modlin & Mrs. Catlett). It is so small it feels like a private school but has the diversity of a public school.
—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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
77%
History and Social Science

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

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
96%
English: Writing

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

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

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 Students74%
Female students76%
Male students72%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant74%

History and Social Science

All Students84%
Female students80%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant84%

Math

All Students62%
Female students57%
Male students66%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant62%

Science

All Students90%
Female students95%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
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

English: Reading

All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students61%
Female students67%
Male students56%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students66%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant61%
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 Students85%
Female students88%
Male students81%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students89%
Female students94%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

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 Students30%
Female students32%
Male students27%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students33%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities36%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English30%
Not migrant30%

Science

All Students87%
Female students88%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 57%
Black 7% 26%
Hispanic 5% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 15%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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119 W Main St
Boyce, VA 22620
Phone: (540) 955-6115

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