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David A. Harrison Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 620 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 15, 2013

I would not recommend this school. We are currently stationed at Fort Lee, Va, and my kids have to take a 30 minute ride to and from school! Also, the teachers are not organized and prompt with the concerns of my children. The staff are Not approachable nor friendly. If your child is not fulfilling all their performance, they totally ignore that fact just to build their test scores. I am not satisfied with the teaching curriculum. I personally had to request them, just to make sure that my child is and will continue on his grade level. This school is a bad representation of a civilian school, being that this is the first school that my children have attended outside of a post community. *Advice Alert* - Avoid this community as well as this base all together!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2010

The best school ever - save mo_ons who go somewhere else and get bad grades


Posted March 24, 2010

I have two children that attend David A. Harrison Elementary. They have both been attending since they entered Kindergarten. I have been very impressed with the quality of teachers and staff the school has exhibited. My children are currently in the 5th and 3rd grades and are both excelling in all areas socially and academically. I highly recommend Harrison and commend their teachers for doing such a wonderful job with my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2010

My son is in his 2nd year at Harrison, and while I was nervous both of his teachers have been wonderful! His Kinder teacher was phemonal! Willing to help parents who will help their children improve
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2009

My son is currently attending to Harrison Elementary. I'm very pleased with Harrison's education standards.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2008

All I can say is WOW! We moved to Disputanta, and I was concerned about how changing schools would affect my 2nd grade daughter. I think I took it harder than she did, but, what a wonderful group of teachers, principals and perks. My husband and I both work, so we needed to find child care for before and after school. In Prince George County, they have a program called CHAMPIONS, right at the school and very reasonably priced. I could go on and on about how wonderful I have found this school to be!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2007

As a dual military family, I must admit that Harrison is the best school we have seen so far. The teachers and staff are superb!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2007

As a military parent I can honestly say Harrison has exceded my expectations of any school I could wish my child to attend. My son comes home everyday with a smile on his face and stories to tell of what he has learned. I look forward to my daughter attending Harrison next year! The staff of Harrison are incredibly kind and generous!
—Submitted by Allison, a parent


Posted February 26, 2007

I love this school so far four of my children have gone to this school,we have a family like atmosphere . And we are very sad to being losing Dr. Bingham to the Petersburg School System .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2006

This school is great! My daughter has attended this school since kindergarden and we moved and moved back and everone still remembered my daughter. The teachers,staff everyone is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2005

This school is awesome!!! I am a former student of Harrison, I am currently in the 11th grade now. When I went there the teachers, cafeteria staff, and everyone else were so nice. If I had kids I would defenitly make sure that they go there!
—Submitted by Tonita Ramey, a former student


Posted March 16, 2004

The principal is wonderful. He is a very nice person and a great leader. Mrs. Boyd has made such a lasting impression on my son that I truly believe that he will never forget and always cherish his favoite teacher of all times.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2004

Fantastic school! All of the children love Dr. Bingham, the principal. This school was completely remodeled in 2003. Every classroom is large, bright, beautiful, and fully wired. Library must be seen to be believed. Harrison has a great, rural location, too. We have moved far away, but my son still wears his Harrison T-shirt.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2003

This school is great!Everyone knows everyone,lots of volunteers and parental involvment,and the best teachers!


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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
History and Social Science

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

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

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

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
84%

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 Students94%
Female students98%
Male students89%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

All Students95%
Female students93%
Male students97%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

Math

All Students71%
Female students70%
Male students73%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

Science

All Students96%
Female students93%
Male students100%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%
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 students91%
Male students98%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities94%
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 Students91%
Female students89%
Male students93%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities93%
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

English: Reading

All Students94%
Female students95%
Male students93%
Black students97%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students90%
Female students95%
Male students84%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

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 Students68%
Female students75%
Male students56%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic78%
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant68%

Science

All Students89%
Female students87%
Male students93%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 48% 57%
Black 42% 26%
Hispanic 8% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 51%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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12900 E Quaker Rd
Disputanta, VA 23842
Phone: (804) 991-2242

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