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Luther W. Machen Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 499 students

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Posted August 21, 2008

i went to this school for 5 years and personaaly i think its a great place to send your child to in order for them to get a great education. i was on honor roll for the 5 years i attended machen. i recieved numerous awards, expanded my vocabulary, and made great friends all during my time at machen elementary. i highly recommend this school to any parents or guardians in the area. honestly, i enjoyed being there. i miss those days. im looking forward to returning to machen to visit some of my old teacher such as laura edwards and janice black.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 22, 2006

This is a wonderful school. The staff is very concerned with the well-being of the 'whole' student. The programs offered after school such as the Mother/Father Read, Nutrition Club, and many others are fantastic. The arts are a large part of the school, just last year there was a school play for the first time, and numerous students participated and placed in the Reflections art contest. Come see why the kids and parents are so happy with this school! My son has been attending for 3 years now and loves the school!
—Submitted by Angela Schminke, 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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
80%
History and Social Science

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
82%
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 Students79%
Female students78%
Male students80%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

History and Social Science

All Students71%
Female students65%
Male students76%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

Math

All Students35%
Female students36%
Male students34%
Black students32%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students50%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English35%
Not migrant35%

Science

All Students78%
Female students68%
Male students87%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%
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 Students67%
Female students84%
Male students55%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant67%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students37%
Female students41%
Male students34%
Black students31%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students64%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities42%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English38%
Not migrant37%
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 Students79%
Female students79%
Male students78%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

English: Writing

All Students72%
Female students74%
Male students71%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%

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 Students43%
Female students54%
Male students37%
Black students33%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English43%
Not migrant43%

Science

All Students68%
Female students70%
Male students67%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%
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
Black 73% 26%
White 20% 57%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
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 55%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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