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Jackson-Via Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 321 students

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Posted July 31, 2008

We moved out of district after two years here (my son's kindergarten and first-grade years). I miss this school VERY much. The teachers were wonderful, Dr. MacKay and Mr. Allers were incredible, and as another parent pointed out, the art and music programs were first rate. My son loved before and after school care. We miss you, Ms. Lee! My son is currently at a school that is rated much higher than this one and I am not at all happy with his experience here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2008

As children, neither me nor my husband attended public school and we were skeptical of the quality of education our oldest would receive from a public institution. We have to admit that the Kindergarten year with Mrs Bryant and Ms. Williams has been wonderful and we were quite impressed. We were also pleased with the participation of the parents and most of the parents are truly involved. Dr McKay and Mr. Allers work very hard to provide a loving, nurturing environment for all of the children and are often seen dancing on the roof or wearing goofy hats to celebrate a Jackson-Via triumph. I would recommend this school to anyone, but especially new-comer's to the area, as we know too well how confusing these reviews can be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2008

I could not have been happier with my son's experience at this school. I also disagree with the reviewer who felt the principal was out of touch: my experience has been that she is caring, intelligent, and fiercely devoted to the school and to her students. Art and music are excellent here, which is amazing given that so often children are not getting enough exposure to them in school any longer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2006

This school was a wonderful experience for both of my girls. The teachers and administration do a great job. The highlight is an intor to orchestra class in the 4th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2004

One of Charlottesville's best kept secrets. Two of my children have graduated from Jackson-Via and are doing quite well at city middle schools, and the youngest still attends. The staff is very caring. Class sizes are very small, allowing instruction to be personalized. The population is diverse both ethnically and economically, but the staff and families share the common goal of getting the best education for the students. There's a real sense of community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2004

We had a wonderful experience with my daughter's second grade teacher,(Mrs. Smith). The level of attention, expectation and dedication from the teacher and other staff was extremely high and my daughter really flourished. The C/LASS program provided quality care and activities for both my son and daughter before and after school. The staff is an outstanding, caring and professional group of people. My son's kindergarten experience was great. He learned alot and got any and all of the additional help he needed in order to succeed. The problem I have though is that the principal seems out of touch with the student/family population in general. The communication between faculty and parents when there are concerns needs alot of work. I was very disappointed that I was not notified when there were concerns.Some could have ended as very serious problems by the time I was informed. We're remaining optimistic this year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2004

Excellent! Both my children went to Jackson-Via from k-4. We couldn't have paid for a better education. Great teachers with tremendous commitment and enthusiasm. Highly recommend!
—Submitted by L, 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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
83%

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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
87%

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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%

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 Students85%
Female students91%
Male students79%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

All Students89%
Female students91%
Male students87%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant89%

Math

All Students77%
Female students78%
Male students75%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant77%

Science

All Students86%
Female students90%
Male students83%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant86%
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 Students87%
Female students88%
Male students85%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students63%
Female students64%
Male students63%
Black students56%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient students70%
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant63%
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
Black 58% 26%
White 24% 57%
Hispanic 17% 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 71%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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508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 245-2416

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