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Samuel P. Langley Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 518 students

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5 stars

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Posted June 26, 2012

We had a wonderful experience at Langley Elementary this year. The teachers and administration are excellent, there's a very involved PTA, and a great deal of effort is made to showcase the talents of the students through music programs as well as art displays.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2008

My daughter attends Langley as a Kindergartener this year and she absolutely loves it. The staff is wonderful and caring and the principal is an outstanding leader. The parental involvement is very strong. Most school events are well attended, even those during the middle of the week. I know that when my child is in school she is mentally stimulated, well taken care of, safe and happy. What more can a parent ask for?!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

I give Langley a strong reveiw because not only does the school provide the children with a a happy learning environment, but the people who work there, including the teachers, nurses, secrataries, etc., all seem genuinely interested in the children as individuals! There has been a new principal assigned this year and I hope this environment will continue to grow. The school is also in a great location and has a well developed PTA.
—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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
87%

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 88% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
85%
English: Writing

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

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

All Students76%
Female students83%
Male students72%
Black students92%
Asian students71%
Hispanic43%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students57%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant76%

History and Social Science

All Students95%
Female students94%
Male students96%
Black students92%
Asian students93%
Hispanic88%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant95%

Math

All Students64%
Female students57%
Male students69%
Black students69%
Asian students78%
Hispanic30%
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient students57%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant64%

Science

All Students94%
Female students97%
Male students91%
Black students92%
Asian students100%
Hispanic75%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students89%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant94%
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 Students83%
Female students80%
Male students88%
Black students93%
Asian students84%
Hispanic85%
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students74%
Female students69%
Male students82%
Black students60%
Asian students89%
Hispanic54%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students74%
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%
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 Students85%
Female students86%
Male students83%
Black students90%
Asian students73%
Hispanic70%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students64%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students90%
Female students89%
Male students91%
Black students95%
Asian students80%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students78%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant90%

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 Students58%
Female students51%
Male students65%
Black students50%
Asian students82%
Hispanic50%
White students57%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient students56%
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant58%

Science

All Students80%
Female students70%
Male students92%
Black students95%
Asian students54%
Hispanic60%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students48%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant80%
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 38% 57%
Black 23% 26%
Hispanic 20% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 17% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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16 Rockwell Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: (757) 850-5105

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