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Rye Cove High School

Public | 8-12 | 280 students

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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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

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 Students97%
Female students100%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students98%
Female students100%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

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 Students78%
Female students79%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

Science

All Students95%
Female students97%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
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 II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
94%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
88%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
100%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
87%
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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 Students85%
Female students100%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%
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

Algebra II

All Students74%
Female students73%
Male students74%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%

Biology

All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

Chemistry

All Students97%
Female students95%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

Earth Science

All Students87%
Female students82%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

English: Reading

All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students97%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

Geometry

All Students90%
Female studentsn/a
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

Virginia and United States History

All Students96%
Female students93%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

World Geography

All Students86%
Female students89%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

World History 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%

World History II

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a
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 100% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Black N/A 26%
Hispanic 0% 9%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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164 Eagles Nest Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
Phone: (276) 940-2701

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