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A.W.E. Bassette Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 401 students

 

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Posted May 16, 2013

I am so glad that Bassette has finally gotten a new principal. He appears to be very good and easy to talk with. He shows great concern to the students. As for the teachers, they are only as good as their leader. I firmly believe that if a teacher isn't performing his/her duties, he will fix the problem.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2010

I have several children who have attended Bassette, and two currently there. There was a time when I thought it was wonderful. Now I am not so sure. The new principal can not relate to us parents. When I tried to talk to her she appeared to busy and several times she refers me to the assistant. I feel like she is not running the show but putting on a front. They should close Bassette or find a new principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2009

It is sad to say that this school is not as nurturing as it once was when Mrs. Haywood was principal. The new principal is phony and non caring about the kids
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2009

My daughter attended pre-k at this school. She loves it, and I am comfortable in the knowledge that she will be where she needs to be when kindergarten starts.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2009

My so goes to This School for the head start progam but so far so good. He has been in the program for two years now and he has learned a lot. Even more so this year last year the teachers were not all that great but this year he has really great teachers that care about him and are working with him to prepare him for kindergarten. I guess it does not matter what school you go to it is the teachers and how involved you are in your childs life
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

my son maybe only going to this school for the head start progam but I really like his teachers this year at this school. They are really concerned for my childs education
—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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%
History and Social Science

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

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
72%

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 89% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
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 Students75%
Female students72%
Male students78%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant75%

History and Social Science

All Students79%
Female students73%
Male students84%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

Math

All Students43%
Female students42%
Male students43%
Black students42%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English42%
Not migrant43%

Science

All Students75%
Female students81%
Male students70%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant75%
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 Students69%
Female students78%
Male students63%
Black students66%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant69%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students48%
Female students52%
Male students45%
Black students43%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English48%
Not migrant48%
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 Students84%
Female students80%
Male students88%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

English: Writing

All Students77%
Female students80%
Male students73%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

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 Students62%
Female students46%
Male students79%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant62%

Science

All Students82%
Female students80%
Male students83%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
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

  • 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 90% 26%
White 8% 57%
Hispanic 1% 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 70%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Ursula Y. Hill

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Hampton, VA 23661
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