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Falling Branch Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 540 students

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Posted January 10, 2012

FBE is a wonderful elementary school. I have a 1st grader and Kindergartener. Before putting them in I was nervous about having them away from me for a good portion of the day, but FBE has helped me feel completely secure and good. The teachers and staff are all so kind and caring, friendly and high class people. My kids have done so well and have loved their experience at FBE. We are moving and will be sad to leave this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2008

The teachers and staff at Falling Branch Elementary are the best in the county. They truly care about each and every one of their students. They will make all the extra effort to help any students that are struggling. Its been my experience in another school in the Montgomery county where the teachers would not work with either the parents or the students that were student that was struggling in a subject. Which caused the child to have to be put back in the previous grade level, when put back in FBE that child is now flourishing greatly in all subjects.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2008

Falling Branch Elementary School is a top-notch school with far above average teachers and staff. Teachers are gifted children's advocates and make learning exciting and fun. This is a great school that is fully accredited.
—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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
67%
History and Social Science

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

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
96%

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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
English: Writing

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
91%

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

All Students89%
Female students88%
Male students90%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Students84%
Female students81%
Male students86%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

Math

All Students53%
Female students38%
Male students70%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students53%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English53%
Not migrant53%

Science

All Students88%
Female students85%
Male students91%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%
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 Students95%
Female students97%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%
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 students90%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students79%
Female students95%
Male students66%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

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 Students59%
Female students63%
Male students55%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students60%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English59%
Not migrant59%

Science

All Students78%
Female students82%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%
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 90% 57%
Black 7% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Hispanic 1% 9%
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 40%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Phone: (540) 381-6145

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