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Tussing Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 583 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 2, 2011

My son has attended this school since kindergarten and we have loved it! The staff is very caring and loving and I truly love the front office! They know every child and Mr Staples and Mrs Johnson-Eley run that school with a firm but loving hand!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2010

Absolutely a great school! We are a military family and this is the school we compare other schools against! Everything is just wonderful; super teachers that genuinely live the kids, and so much for them to do! I would agree with the 4 stars for extracurricular activities because they could use some additional activities that are separate from PTO activities. Other than that, a very nurturing environment for your child! -Heather Lenz
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2003

I attended Tussing Elementary as a child, and now my daughter is experiencing this wonderful school! I can't even begin to say what a terrific school Tussing is. Teachers, administration, parents - everyone connected to this school. They have been more help to our family than I think any other elementary school around could possibly be. I don't know how we would have made it through without their support! If you want the best Tussing Elementary tops them all!
—Submitted by Mandy Mims, a parent


Posted October 11, 2003

We've been out of the school environment for 36+ yrs.When we gained custody of our 8 yr old granddaughter we needed help! The entire Tussing staff stepped up to the bat. We have had constant support and encouragement. We thank God for the Tussing staff and all the parents. Now that we are retired, we want to give back as much support as we can to the school system that has given our family so much. In fact they have become a precious part of our family.
—Submitted by Charlotte Fleming, 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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

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

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

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

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

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

All Students83%
Female students84%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

All Students89%
Female students86%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

Math

All Students74%
Female students74%
Male students75%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students91%
Female students89%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
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 Students94%
Female students94%
Male students94%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students73%
Female students72%
Male students75%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant73%
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 Students93%
Female students96%
Male students92%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students83%
Female students91%
Male students77%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

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 Students70%
Female students80%
Male students62%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant70%

Science

All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students90%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
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

  • 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 83% 57%
Black 8% 26%
Hispanic 5% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5501 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Phone: (804) 524-3440

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