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Waterman Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 503 students

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Posted October 7, 2009

The Principal, Assistant Principal, Staff and Parents work together to provide the great learning atmosphere it has!


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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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
69%
History and Social Science

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

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
70%
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 Students84%
Female students85%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic77%
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students78%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant84%

History and Social Science

All Students92%
Female students91%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant92%

Math

All Students72%
Female students65%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic58%
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient students61%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant72%

Science

All Students90%
Female students88%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English93%
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 Students92%
Female students90%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant92%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students70%
Female students71%
Male students68%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic63%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students62%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant70%
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 44% 57%
Hispanic 41% 9%
Black 11% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 66%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Title I Distinguished School (2006)
  • Fully Accredited (2006)
  • Fully Accredited (2005)

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:25 am
School end time
  • 3:20 pm
School Leader's name
  • Mr. Jeremy Weaver
Fax number
  • (540) 434-9996

Programs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

More from this school
  • Our school met 'No Child Left Behind' Act achievement objectives during the 2005-2006 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Thomas Harrison Middle School
Eastern Mennonite High School
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