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Harry E. James Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 639 students

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Posted August 31, 2011

This will be my childs 4th year at HEJ and I am very pleased with the teachers he has had. As far as parent involvement goes I interact with the teachers mostly through email and I am never turned down and the majority of the time get an answer very quickly. I do not feel that I need to actually go and watch my child in school because if there was a problem then I am aure the teachers would have let me know of some sort. I love the security they have at the doors and they have to let you in it makes me feel like he is safe! I also love the parent connection and with that in mind the teachers could post grades a little sooner. I love this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2009

I have 1 child at this school and I feel that that Mrs Elliott and Mrs. Brown have help me alot to understand what the lesson plans where. I don't feel like I am alone when helping my child understand. How ever I don wish that the school could provide a tourting class after school Ms. C.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2008

I am a parent of 3 children that go to this school. I am happy with my children's academic progress but, I don't feel that this school welcomes parent involvement. My oldest child went to a different school his first year and I felt very welcome to come to the school and check up on my child and his academic progress at anytime the teachers and staff members welcome you without any problems. With Harry E. James you need an appointment to come to the school and visit your child's class. If you do not have an appointment with the teacher they will refuse to let you go to the child's classroom. The purpose of coming without an appointment is to see how your children and their teacher are interacting without the knowledge of either of them knowing you are coming. Other than parent involvement this is a good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2007

I have taught at many schools in several states. I have 27 years of experience in the field of education. Harry E. James is one of the best schools in the U.S. The administration works well together to make our school safe place to learn. The faculty and staff are highly qualified and concerned about each student individually. We have a close knit staff that strive to improve themselves and the students each year. We were the first school in Hopewell to be fully accredited and have continued to be fully accredited as well as meeting AYP each year. Our school stresses technology and want each of our students to be well prepared to meet any challenge they may face.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 2, 2007

The academics at HEJ are great. They really challenge the kids. The school promotes parent involvement but does not seem to happy to have parents at the school. This is my second child at HEJ. I am more involved than I was with my first child and the involvement does not seem to be welcomed. When there is a problem with something, it seems that the only way to get people to listen, to the concern,is to get very upset.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2005

As a one time parent of 3 children who have attended this school and now a staff member, I feel this is the best elementary school in Hopewell. My children received a quality education by some of the most qualified and caring teachers. Harry E. James was the 1st school in Hopewell to be fully accredited and has continued to improved each year.
—Submitted by a staff


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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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

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

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
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

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
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 students79%
Male students79%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic64%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant79%

History and Social Science

All Students80%
Female students79%
Male students81%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant80%

Math

All Students36%
Female students37%
Male students34%
Black students33%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic33%
White students38%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English37%
Not migrant36%

Science

All Students84%
Female students84%
Male students83%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic69%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%
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 Students82%
Female students87%
Male students78%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant82%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students52%
Female students58%
Male students47%
Black students48%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English53%
Not migrant52%
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 Students91%
Female students95%
Male students87%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant91%

English: Writing

All Students86%
Female students98%
Male students75%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant86%

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 Students73%
Female students79%
Male students68%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant73%

Science

All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students89%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant91%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 71% 26%
White 22% 57%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 70%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1807 Arlington Rd
Hopewell, VA 23860
Phone: (804) 541-6408

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