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Edward E. Drew Junior Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 520 students

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Posted October 28, 2012

We like this school very much. It's small, the teachers are good. There's the opportunity to do a language a year early (which I hope is going to continue), and they really care about the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2008

Well these must be old comments because Drew is a great school I moved there in 2006 to start my seventh grade year and I had no trouble making friends everyone gets along. In my time being there there was only one big fight and it was over very rapidly. Being African American i can say we realli don't learn much about African American history we read two stories relating to slavery and they really did help me understand my history better. Being in 8th grade now I will say tht I am actually sad that I am leaving and I can't say that about much of the schools I have been to.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 21, 2007

I do agree with the issue of African American children not being tault enpugh about their culture, however, there are all sorts of spanish, indian and etc celebrations, but not much African American celebrations at all. I will wait and see what happens during black history month feburary
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2007

Although Drew is a small middle school, the values and culture and quality of learning and safety is very high. I also, appreciate how all race groups( students) get along with one another.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2005

My son has had a rocky start with 6th grade. There are a lot of fights, especially in the 6th grade hallways and bathrooms. There is NOT enough time to get books from lockers so my son has to carry his books...not to mention the lockers are not safe and can be opened by hitting them hard enough. The teachers rarely call if there is a problem that I need to know about because they think I won't do anything about it since other parents have replied to them in negative ways. There are NOT any after school activities that they can do until the 7th grade. Not enough parking, Not enough room in the school for the children. Overall, it is an average school that just does what it can to get by while trying not to draw attention to itself in negative ways.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2005

Drew Middle School is not conducive for African American students. The teachers are not willing to teach our children. The staff needs to have a extensive workshop on diversity training and how to deal with the 21st century black child. They are still in the mind set of the 1950's. There respond to african american children is terrible. I would never send another one of my children to that school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2004

I'm also a student that goes to Drew, and in my opinion, the teachers there do the best they can with the limited budget and certain people's behavoirs. Our Principle is the coolest, fairest one I've ever known, and for the most part, the teachers rule. Anyway, Drew is a really cool school, and the teachers I've had all do their best to teach us. Drew is a great school, all the kids that I know find it, overall, and at worse, bearable.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 12, 2004

This school does not live up to its potential. I am a student that goes theer and I feel we are not being challenged. The teachers don't even know how to teach.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
72%

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.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
80%
English: Writing

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

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
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 Students84%
Female students92%
Male students78%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic69%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students45%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant84%

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 students77%
Male students62%
Black students44%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic67%
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient students27%
Proficient in English72%
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 Students90%
Female students92%
Male students89%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic95%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

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 Students49%
Female students59%
Male students43%
Black students38%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic50%
White students53%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant49%
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 Students89%
Female students93%
Male students86%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

English: Writing

All Students88%
Female students91%
Male students85%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
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 Students83%
Female students85%
Male students81%
Black students62%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic93%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant83%

Science

All Students93%
Female students93%
Male students94%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

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 Students98%
Female students96%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%
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 62% 57%
Black 26% 26%
Hispanic 9% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 30%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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501 Cambridge St
Falmouth, VA 22405
Phone: (540) 371-1415

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