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Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 543 students

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Posted April 10, 2011

As far as the County goes this school is the newest elementary school...I had 2 children here, both of which I withdrew to homeschool. Any more children I have will not go to this county's elementary schools. We had issues with the level of education offered (if your child is advanced or behind academically you will have issues), the fact that they push SOL reviews for at least a month before the tests, and issues with the principal. If you are even told that your child got in trouble (I was not informed twice), be sure to investigate...the person who speaks up first tends to not get in as much trouble-even if they were causing the issues. Most of the teachers there are great but even greatness can be over-shadowed by too many kids per class, not enough resources, and a very controlling principal/vice principal. The PTO is great...they are always trying to raise money to purchase new things for the school...they also run some programs just for the family- game night (which is free), craft night, etc. They just need more parents to be involved in this PTO to make it a HUGE success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2010

Hilda J Barbour is the BEST school I could have put my son in. From the teachers to the principal, everyone is top notch!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2009

I have a child in 5th grade, and one starting kindergarten this year. I've worked with elementary aged children since I was a teenager and have tutored in schools. I have always been impressed with the standard of individual learning at HJB. Ms. Joey Waters is a fantastic, hands-on leader. This has been a great start for my kids to have in their lifetime of education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2008

I have a Kindergartener and a second grader and I have had nothing but wonderful experiences! I struggled with public vs. private but am glad that we made the ecision to send them here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2008

The school is great. I homeschooled my oldest daughter for kindergarten and was nervous about putting her in first grade, especially when I found out they teach cursive in kindergarten and she only knew print. Her teacher worked hard with her and us as parents to catch my daughter up to the rest of the class. The principal is also great and the kids all love her. The school, as a building is also great and the PTO works hard to bring new things to the school. I love HJB and so do my children. I now have one in kindergarten and one in second grade and I couldn't be more impressed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2005

I had one child go through this school and another in this school now- it is wonderful. The teachers (most of them) work their hearts out to help their students be successful. I am happy to have my child at HJB- I wouldn't want them anywhere else! Thanks to the teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2004

This school is the best in the county.....which isn't saying much for this county. The discipline policy is nonexistant, the teachers are barely licsensed, and the administration hide in their offices all day. I have had children in this school since they opened their doors in '97 - and I can't say anything good about this school. Be prepared to send your child to private school if you want them to have a decent education!
—Submitted by Ready to move......, a parent


Posted July 13, 2004

I can't say enough good about this school. I have one child leaving(starting middle school) and one starting Hilda J Barbour. The teachers are great. I'm so glad we live in this district.
—Submitted by Donna Perry, 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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
History and Social Science

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

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Writing

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students90%
Female students93%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Students93%
Female students93%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant93%

Math

All Students66%
Female students65%
Male students68%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant66%

Science

All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%
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 Students88%
Female students92%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students66%
Female students72%
Male students61%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant66%
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 Students88%
Female students86%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%

English: Writing

All Students79%
Female students79%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant79%

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 Students73%
Female students67%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant73%

Science

All Students90%
Female students86%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%
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
White 88% 57%
Black 5% 26%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%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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290 Westminster Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
Phone: (540) 622-8090

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