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Greenwood Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 571 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted May 24, 2013

The school definitely lacks communication. Leadership and parent involvement are disorganized. There is no school website or Facebook page, a necessity these days with social media. There are some excellent teachers who are very caring and organized. We have had a great experience with our teacher this year. I think the school needs to move with the times a bit, keep parents informed, and the school would much better serve our children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2013

This school lacks organization and leadership! I'm not surprised to see the test scores and GreatSchools rating drop. The poor communication is probably a leading factor for the lowered rating. We never know about happenings around the school until the day prior to the event and/or assignment... makes it hard for a working parent to plan. On top of this the website is rarely updated . events from January are still listed at the end of February. We have a kindergartener at Greenwood and have seen her digress in all areas; academic, behavioral, etc. since starting here... it is sad when a daycare is more successful at teaching. I understand that some of these issues could be on a micro level (our teacher) however I do believe it starts at the top and that there is a serious lack of leadership. I have not seen much interaction between, the principal/teachers and principal/parents. Henrico is known for their great schools and this is one they should take a serious re-evaluation of before it s too late (and parents should demand this)! We will not be returning to Greenwood next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2013

The principal is non chalant and also the teachers are very non chalant.( fifth grade teachers). They do not call you when you're child is falling below, or even try and offer they're help at the end of the day. When you do call to see how your child is doing they have a meeting to go to constantly and never set up a time for you all to meet. As a parent, we not able to be with our children 24/7 like in the past when women did not have a job. Parents are working these days and we pay our tax dollars for non caring teachers, who just brush our children off and is too busy to bring this to an attention of a guidance counselor themselves. My child is just another number in this school, they ACT like they want to help but there actions tell a different story. When they do finally talk to a parent they are very rude and disrespectful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2009

This school has excellent staff and excellent students i support this school and i have hopes that the students that attend this school have a fine education!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2008

Not sure why the rating is not a 10 since there are no reviews. My review would be about our great faculty, principal, and students. But I would also have to say that the designer of our school had not only student learning in mind but also thought deeply about teachers and the staff in putting this school together. I find myself at my desk realizing from time to time that how great the rooms are to be in because of the light from the outside and the way the light fixtures bounce the light on the ceiling that seems to make it easier to read textbooks and see the laptop screens.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 12, 2007

I can't say enough great things about Greenwood Elementary. My daughter started KG in 2004, the first year the school opened. We're moving and very disappointed to leave this school. The building is beautifully built with all of the latest technology, very clean and organized. There are quite a few after school activities (drama, mad science, chess club, etc.) currently and more to come available in the coming years I'm sure. It was a slow start to the PTA (now established)and activites but the parental involvement is excellent. The principal is wonderful and I have had excellent experience with discipline at this school. Situations are addressed and resolved immediately and the staff is very involved with parents and students. Every teacher I've dealt with has been exceptional and my daughter has really enjoyed them. Parent/teacher communication is excellent. Overall I think this is a top notch school and wouldn't hesitate to reccomend it.
—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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
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

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

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 88% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%

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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
97%

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

All Students87%
Female students90%
Male students84%
Black students72%
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

All Students91%
Female students95%
Male students88%
Black students81%
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Math

All Students69%
Female students71%
Male students67%
Black students37%
Asian students93%
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant69%

Science

All Students90%
Female students93%
Male students88%
Black students78%
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
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

English: Reading

All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students95%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students82%
Female students80%
Male students84%
Black students66%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%
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 Students95%
Female students100%
Male students92%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

English: Writing

All Students92%
Female students96%
Male students89%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant92%

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 Students78%
Female students88%
Male students72%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

Science

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black students100%
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%
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
Black 47% 26%
White 41% 57%
Hispanic 3% 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 32%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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10960 Greenwood Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: (804) 261-2970

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