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Shoemaker Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 646 students

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Posted April 23, 2007

My child is in first grad and she has really grown this year. I have been very impressed with her reading skills and math skills that she has learned. The afterschool program has been great as well. The one-on-one teaching I think makes a huge difference. She really did n't like school from the start, but this year has changed her mind. She has a wonderful teacher (Mrs. Stapleton) who you can tell honestly cares about each child in her class.
—Submitted by Kristie Hammonds, 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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
History and Social Science

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
100%
English: Writing

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
94%

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

All Students93%
Female students95%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

All Students91%
Female students97%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Math

All Students54%
Female students57%
Male students52%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students55%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English54%
Not migrant54%

Science

All Students91%
Female students95%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities98%
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 Students97%
Female students97%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students74%
Female students76%
Male students72%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%
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 Students86%
Female students84%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

English: Writing

All Students94%
Female students97%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

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 Students70%
Female students70%
Male students71%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%

Science

All Students93%
Female students92%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities97%
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

English: Reading

All Students91%
Female students94%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

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 Students74%
Female students79%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%
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
White 95% 57%
Black 2% 26%
Hispanic 2% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
Phone: (276) 386-7002

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