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Irvin W. Taylor Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 310 students

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Posted June 19, 2009

I like this school my children had good teachers and Mrs. Tucker the principle is great with the children. There are some teachers I wouldn't recommend but if you are a good parent and stay on top of things everything will be fine.
—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 86% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
74%
History and Social Science

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%

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 88% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
93%
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 Students72%
Female students76%
Male students68%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant72%

History and Social Science

All Students82%
Female students83%
Male students80%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant82%

Math

All Students41%
Female students50%
Male students30%
Black students37%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English38%
Not migrant41%

Science

All Students77%
Female students76%
Male students77%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
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

English: Reading

All Students74%
Female students78%
Male students71%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students47%
Female students57%
Male students38%
Black students42%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English43%
Not migrant47%
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 Students82%
Female students83%
Male students81%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant82%

English: Writing

All Students62%
Female students78%
Male students53%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant62%

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 Students49%
Female students56%
Male students45%
Black students47%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English49%
Not migrant49%

Science

All Students65%
Female students72%
Male students61%
Black students56%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant65%
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
Black 82% 26%
White 11% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 6%
Hispanic 3% 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 82%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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825 Piney Forest Rd
Danville, VA 24540
Phone: (434) 799-6440

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