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Walker Upper Elementary School

Public | 5-6 | 538 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 18, 2012

I attended this school a few years ago and it was AMAZING! All of the teachers care about their students, and the teaching techniques are unique and easy to learn. I was so prepared for middle school and knew almost everything when I entered the 8th grade. The after school program is incredible as well, it gives you a chance to explore something you maybe thought you had to interest in, and it is very organized (which I liked) and really helped shape me. I transferred to Fairfax County and it is no where as good as this school. I really wish I could go back and attend this school again. :)


Posted April 1, 2011

My daughter entered Walker from a private school and we were amazed by the level of teaching, the academic caliber of the students, the range of diversity and how well it is managed. We love it.
—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.

250 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
80%
English: Writing

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

240 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

250 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
67%
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 Students87%
Female students88%
Male students86%
Black students75%
Asian students90%
Hispanic87%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students79%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant87%

English: Writing

All Students76%
Female students83%
Male students69%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant76%

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 Students65%
Female students66%
Male students64%
Black students46%
Asian students80%
Hispanic65%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students61%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%

Science

All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students88%
Black students83%
Asian students75%
Hispanic96%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%
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 Students82%
Female students89%
Male students74%
Black students71%
Asian students100%
Hispanic76%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students75%
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant82%

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 Students82%
Female students86%
Male students76%
Black students67%
Asian students90%
Hispanic96%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant82%
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 47% 26%
White 45% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 6%
Hispanic 4% 9%
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 54%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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1564 Dairy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 245-2412

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