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G.L.H. Johnson Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 503 students

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Posted March 20, 2009

One of my two boys has moved on to the middle school. My middle son and my baby girl are attending Johnson Elementary School. Around the dinner table, I establish dialog with them regarding their day at school. They give wonderful reports regarding how the teachers showed great concerns for them and how they love their principal. My children are having a wonderful educational experience and it is seen in their love for their teacher because most of the conversation is 'my teacher said, my teacher did, or can I give my teacher.' To the principal and total staff at Johnson Elementary school, you are truly making a difference in the lives of my children and I say, keep up the good work. As a biological and foster parent, you have helped me in so many ways, Thanks and may God be ever greatful to you, staff. Ronald Pridgen, a parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2005

I am a future stepparent of two wonderful boys who have both had the opportunity to participate in the multiage classes and the AG program. We love this program and have found it rewarding accademically and socially. The teachers, cafeteria ladies,custodians, and office personel are working wonderfully as a team to ensure our children have the best educational experience. We are grateful for these special people and great experiences.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2004

I appreciate their support as a parent regarding my child's education. As a parent, they make me feel a part of the team and not just another undeducated parent. I believe my ideas and inputs are appreciated and thus I rated this school very high.
—Submitted by Ronald Pridgen, 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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
60%
History and Social Science

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
68%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
49%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
85%
English: Writing

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

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
80%
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 Students79%
Female students87%
Male students70%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant79%

History and Social Science

All Students81%
Female students84%
Male students77%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant81%

Math

All Students54%
Female students55%
Male students53%
Black students52%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English54%
Not migrant54%

Science

All Students81%
Female students82%
Male students80%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
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

English: Reading

All Students77%
Female students79%
Male students75%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students58%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students75%
Female students69%
Male students80%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students50%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant75%
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 Students71%
Female students74%
Male students68%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

English: Writing

All Students80%
Female students82%
Male students78%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant80%

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 Students58%
Female students55%
Male students63%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant58%

Science

All Students77%
Female students73%
Male students82%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%
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
Black 84% 26%
White 13% 57%
Hispanic 2% 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 83%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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680 Arnett Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
Phone: (434) 799-6433

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