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Gretna Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 571 students

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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

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
English: Writing

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

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

All Students89%
Female students89%
Male students88%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Students96%
Female students95%
Male students97%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

Math

All Students70%
Female students74%
Male students66%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant70%

Science

All Students92%
Female students85%
Male students100%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant92%
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 students86%
Male students94%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students90%
Female students91%
Male students89%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
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 Students93%
Female students95%
Male students90%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students86%
Female students95%
Male students77%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

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 Students69%
Female students79%
Male students59%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant69%

Science

All Students93%
Female students95%
Male students91%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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

  • 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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 70% 57%
Black 27% 26%
Hispanic 3% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 61%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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P.O. Box 595
Gretna, VA 24557
Phone: (434) 656-2231

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