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Hillsville Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 509 students

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Posted June 22, 2008

Hillsville Elementary is a wonderful school. All the staff are great to the children. Principal Mr. Martin strives to keep the school at its best. He knows each childs name. He also makes sure that the children with learning disabilities are treated with dignity and respect. There is no better school around
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
85%
History and Social Science

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

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%

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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
English: Writing

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

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

All Students76%
Female students81%
Male students70%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant76%

History and Social Science

All Students87%
Female students89%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

Math

All Students53%
Female students58%
Male students46%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students51%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English53%
Not migrant53%

Science

All Students89%
Female students91%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%
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 Students90%
Female students92%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students78%
Female students74%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
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 Students80%
Female students89%
Male students73%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

English: Writing

All Students81%
Female students90%
Male students74%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

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 Students42%
Female students53%
Male students34%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students42%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English41%
Not migrant42%

Science

All Students76%
Female students84%
Male students71%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%
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 95% 57%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Black 1% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 53%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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90 Patriot Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343
Phone: (276) 728-7312

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