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Council Elementary/Middle School

Public | PK-7 | 201 students

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Posted February 26, 2009

CE/MS is not just a school, its the cement of our community. Its a small in numbers but its large in learning.One of the greatest assets is Teachers know parents, they know the children, they know what each child needs and how to meet each need. The School is safe, parents feel good about sending their children to CE/MS. Teachers are never too busy to take time to discuss a child's needs. My son went through a very tramatic time when he was in pre-K the teachers were very compassionate, and I knew they would deal with him gently and encourage his ability to learn. I don't think there is a better set of teachers anywhere in the state of Virginia.My son is a 3 generation Cobra, making the honor roll each time due to Great Teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2007

My son and daughter started their academic careers at Council Elementary beginning in the Head Start program. They started out with an excitement and enthusiasm that I remember having when I first walked through those doors. I to am a Council Cobra and couldn't think of sending my children anywhere else! The teachers are attentive, helpful and genuinely concerned about the children's education. Teachers have a very rough job molding those little minds into something great, but the staff at Council are doing excellent work. My son and daughter both are on the honor roll every 9 weeks. I can't be more proud! I want to send out a huge thank you to the staff for their patients, excellent work and love for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 22, 2005

My daughter has been enrolled at council elementary school since pre-k, she is now in the 7th grade. The teachers and staff at council are wonderful. It is a small school which I think is a good thing. The staff work with the children. There are several special needs children and the staff does whatever it can to accommodate these children. All and all I think Council is the best school around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2003

I have a child in the Pre-K class at Council Elem. this year and cann't believe how much he has learned. The teacher and her aids give the children the needed attention they need to learn.


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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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
73%
History and Social Science

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

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
100%

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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
68%
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 Students77%
Female studentsn/a
Male students67%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

History and Social Science

All Students73%
Female studentsn/a
Male students67%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant73%

Math

All Students38%
Female studentsn/a
Male students39%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students38%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English38%
Not migrant38%

Science

All Students85%
Female studentsn/a
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%
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 Students88%
Female students100%
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students59%
Female students82%
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students59%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English59%
Not migrant59%
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 Students73%
Female students78%
Male students60%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant73%

English: Writing

All Students81%
Female students91%
Male students60%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
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 Students45%
Female students48%
Male students40%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students45%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English45%
Not migrant45%

Science

All Students79%
Female students83%
Male students70%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%
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 students91%
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students75%
Female students73%
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English75%
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 Students72%
Female students71%
Male students73%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students44%
Female students47%
Male students40%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students44%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English44%
Not migrant44%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 100% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Black N/A 26%
Hispanic N/A 9%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 74%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Phone: (276) 859-9329

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