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Floyd T. Binns Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 725 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 26, 2011

As a parent, I feel very good about my child attending this school. I have found administration to be very willing to communicate and help in any way. The teachers are very open to parental involvement and are willing to work with you if your child is having any difficulties. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is that I think there is some room for improvement in the area of enrichment, especially for gifted children. Challenging them is not just about testing, but also about giving them opportunity to explore beyond what they are learning and this entire county falls short here compared to our previous school district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2009

Excellent staff iin every corner of the school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2008

this school is un organized and the staff does not tell students and parents about events much less cares.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2007

I'm a former student at FTBinns and It was probably the best school I have ever attended. It was so clean and so well organized all the time. The staff was strict, but always on task and very helpful to every student. I know I was guided in the right direction and it has helped me greatly in high school.


Posted June 17, 2007

This is a wonderful school. The people are very friendly and the students are very polite. The teachers also care deeply abou the students and it shows when you meet them. I think this school is wonderful and I think more parents should send their kids to this great educational establishment./
—Submitted by Jean Smith, a parent


Posted March 17, 2004

The teachers insult children who are not on their favorite list. The school administration does not notify parents of incidents in the school. There are not enough sports that involve girls and the sports that are available are given to students based on the parents' standing in the community. When asking for assistance or trying to communicate with the teaching staff, you will rarely receive a response. Children at this school are falling in between the cracks and the staff really doesn't care. I would recommend finding another community to leave in than Culpeper. We moved here thinking that our children would recieve a better education and that's not what has happen.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

234 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
55%
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.

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

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

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
85%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

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

All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students88%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

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 Students69%
Female students67%
Male students70%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant69%
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 Students92%
Female students95%
Male students88%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

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 Students58%
Female students59%
Male students57%
Black students44%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic50%
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English59%
Not migrant58%
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 Students86%
Female students87%
Male students84%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

English: Writing

All Students86%
Female students93%
Male students80%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic96%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

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 Students81%
Female students85%
Male students78%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant81%

Science

All Students90%
Female students87%
Male students92%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic84%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant90%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 57%
Black 22% 26%
Hispanic 12% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
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 38%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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205 Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22201
Phone: (540) 829-6894

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