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O.B. Gates Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 748 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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2011:
Based on 2 ratings
2010:
Based on 158 ratings

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Posted April 8, 2012

Wow, my child came home last week and said my teacher told me to SHUT UP. What ever happened to be quite , please. There was another teacher in the room who reminded the teacher that she should not tell a student to shut up and she got very offensive with the other teacher. I asked my child what he/she was doing and the reply was I was humming while I was reading to myself . Apparently, none of the other kids complained nor the other teacher. Couldn't have been but so loud. If it was wrong, she could have said be quite. But no, it was a loud SHUT UP. What has happened to Gates. This is only one of a bunch of changes I have seen at O B Gates. I hate even visiting for a party or any programs that hey kids are involved at PTA meetings. I heard one parent complained and because they gave their name, that this parent is being treated very rudely whenever in the school. Maybe the staff, the principal and some of the teachers need to go back to the way it was when everyone loved Gates. A large amount of parents are fed up. I hope to either move or ask for a transfer for next year.


Posted March 28, 2012

O B Gates School has definitely changed. I agree that there is one office worker who sits out front in the office is very rude. I think the new principal is rude and is not effective at all. Going from assistant principal to principal has changed her completely. The teachers don't communicate with the parents as they should. It was once a truly exceptional school. Now I would not recommend to anyone. Whether you call to ask a question or go by the office, it appears that you are really bothering them and so the looks and rudeness begins. I agree that alot of people are lableled according to their address. Guess what the children are all children no matter were the parents live or work.


Posted March 17, 2012

I agree with the other parent not sure who is posting reviews but its not true parents. Awful school. Rude and disrespectful principal and office staff. They behave as though they are better than the rest. Horrible experiences with new principal. She abuses her power and she is not an advocate for students or parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2011

My grandson goes to Gates and it seems to be a good school with good teachers.


Posted January 10, 2011

low morale - poor leasdership-lack of comminication between staff and parents not a happy place- have witnessed teachers and aides verbally belittling students - what a disappointment
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2010

I don't know who is posting these reviews. It must be staff due to the whole time my child has been there, the office staff has been rude and if you are not from the wealthier beach road areas, they look down on you. One office secretart never speaks to yo unless you are rich or friends with her. You go to the principal if you have problem, and she says she will address it but then make you feel like you are bothering her. I have spoken to several parents who have said the same things. My child's teachers have been great but two of the office staff need to be replaced and the principal needs to be reminded about what her job is. I am very disgusted by this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2010

After attending parent conference for both of my children, I know that the teachers are paying individual attention to my children. This is hard to do with so many students in each class!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2010

Ms. Kirk, Ms. Beyer, Ms. Blackburn, Ms. Glynn, Mr. Runak, Ms. Foster, Ms. Woodcock - all are wonderful educators making a difference in our children's lives. Likewise, the office, janitorial and cafeteria staff members do a wonderful job and are integral to opening the doors each and every day. Thank You!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2010

The school and staff are wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2010

The best school in the U.S.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2010

Excellent School. Maintains a healthy environment for learning. The teachers are top notch. Very well organized and clean. My son loves his teacher and is very happy at O.B. Gates.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

My child's teacher this year is organized, focused, and has vision.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2010

Mrs. Cundy's class rocks!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2010

My son loves the teachers there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2010

Mrs. McMillian's class rocks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2010

Go Gates and Mrs. McMillian
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2010

MRS MCMILLIAN IS THE BEST TEACHER
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2010

room318 mcmillin ... she does a great job for that school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2010

GREAT SCHOOL - d. KIRK IN k
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2010

Mrs. Peyton - welcome to Gates
—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.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

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

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

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

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

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 Students98%
Female students97%
Male students98%
Black students97%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

History and Social Science

All Students96%
Female students95%
Male students97%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

Math

All Students79%
Female students76%
Male students83%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

Science

All Students98%
Female students98%
Male students98%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities85%
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 Students98%
Female students98%
Male students96%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant98%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students84%
Female students88%
Male students80%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%
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 Students97%
Female students100%
Male students95%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students94%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

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 Students77%
Female students82%
Male students73%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant77%

Science

All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students95%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant94%
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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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 73% 57%
Black 22% 26%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
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 17%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: (804) 768-6195

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