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Chatham Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 261 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 16, 2011

I love this school. The principal and teachers make it a wonderful learning environment for the kids there. I have put 2 boys through this school and would recommend it to anyone!!
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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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%
History and Social Science

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

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
88%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Writing

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

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%
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 students81%
Male students92%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Students85%
Female students81%
Male students88%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

Math

All Students65%
Female students56%
Male students71%
Black students53%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%

Science

All Students98%
Female students94%
Male students100%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%
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 Students78%
Female students71%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students65%
Female students65%
Male students65%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students68%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%
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 Students88%
Female students90%
Male students87%
Black students62%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

English: Writing

All Students84%
Female students93%
Male students76%
Black students62%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

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 Students45%
Female students50%
Male students41%
Black students18%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students52%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English45%
Not migrant45%

Science

All Students81%
Female students79%
Male students83%
Black students46%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%
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 63% 57%
Black 36% 26%
Hispanic 2% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
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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245 Chatham Elementary Lane
Chatham, VA 24531
Phone: (434) 432-6461

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