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Echo Lake Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 686 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 19, 2013

We spent 6 years at this school (K-5) and it is exceptional. Don't hesitate to send your child here. Wonderful, wonderful experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Community oriented school with teachers that go the extra mile.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2008

I am so happy with this school. The staff is so friendly , it feels like your in a big family . The academics adn extra curricular activities are great and so well balanced . I am extremely satisfied with it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2008

It is clear why Echo Lake is repeatedly ranked as one of the state's top schools. We are so pleased we picked it. Outstanding academic programs - both during and after school. Excellent after school activities. Staff is exceptional and student body can't be beat. Clearly outstanding in the community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2008

Overall I have been disappointed in Echo Lake in general. They are very good about child saftey and academics, but on the down side their is too much homework for children K-5 age, sometimes it is just busy work with very little educational value. Also, they are very strict about policing what you may not do, such as fight, but they fail to mention what you should do, such as be kind, help others, and have a positive attitude. There are some lovely people on staff, and frankly a few stinkers as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2007

This is a wonderful school! There are virtually no discipline problems. Warm, loving environment; experienced, kind teachers (for the most part)and a fabulous and very involved principal and vice principal. The PTA is very active. Parents can be found at school functions, school-community joint functions, reading to their child's class or having lunch with their child on any given day. Echo Lake is in a beautiful, cheerfully decorated building and the atmosphere is friendly and safe.
—Submitted by 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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

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

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
English: Writing

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

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
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 Students99%
Female students98%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant99%

History and Social Science

All Students99%
Female students100%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

Math

All Students78%
Female students76%
Male students81%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanicn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

Science

All Students99%
Female students100%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%
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 students90%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students93%
Female students94%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students90%
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students100%
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 Students98%
Female students100%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students92%
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students100%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students91%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant95%

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 Students95%
Female students100%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students92%
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant95%

Science

All Students97%
Female students100%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students92%
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%
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 73% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 6%
Black 10% 26%
Hispanic 2% 9%
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 7%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5200 Francistown Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone: (804) 527-4672

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