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Patrick Copeland Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 654 students

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Posted March 20, 2013

We are a military family our child has special needs and this is her second year in Patrick Copeland. Since she has been in this school we have attended meetings to discuss ways to better our child's education. She is coming home crying I feel like my child is being punished for not understanding her work also, being bullied by other children some of the teachers act like they have no feelings for the children I would not recommend this school to anyone I will be glad when this school term is done my child will never come back to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2011

I have three children and have had experiences with two other elementary schools, Tussing in Colonial Heights and Enon Elementary in Chester, both were superior to Patrick Copeland in every way. We've been here for three months and I am anxious to get out ASAP. My daughter is a straight A student, but isn't challenged. There is very little homework and she is in 2nd grade. I am also talked down to by the staff, they are on the defensive even when requesting if I pick my daughter up rather than her ride the bus home. I thought I was imagining it at first, but it's been the tone more often than not. I work in customer service, so perhaps I'm more sensitive to it than most. I am often taken aback by the general attitude.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2009

Both of my children attendend Patrick Copeland School K-5 (one from 1998-2004 & one from 2003-2009). I am very pleased with the education that my children recieved and attribute their continuing success to the strong educational foundation they received from PCS. I would highly recommend this school to anyone who has a child in grades K-5. We had a great experience and will miss the teachers and staff at PCS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2008

My two children were at this school in kindergarten and I got a reports from their teachers daily on what kind of a day they had. They also sent home work in a special folder o thtatthat I know to look for . May this parent didn't bother to do thath
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2007

My son has gone to PCE since first grade and we've had an excellent experience thus far. The teachers and the principal truly care about the students. We're headed for middle school next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2005

We are a military family from out of town. This is my kids second year going to this school. 2004-2005 year was read good. I believe in discipline and I am a discipline person myself. My biggest problem with this school is alot of the teachers doesn't seem or show to care for the children. I really don't know why some of these teachers teach. This is the worst school my kids has ever attended. Hopefully next year we will be gone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2005

If you have to live in Hopewell and cannot afford any of the private schools there, pehaps you can find worse places then this school. I wasnt happy with my childs kindergarten teacher (will leave her name out) as she was not good keeping me informed on my childs needs/progress. I hope first grade is better.
—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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
80%
History and Social Science

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
92%

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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
94%
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 students95%
Male students65%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant79%

History and Social Science

All Students85%
Female students91%
Male students81%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

Math

All Students42%
Female students53%
Male students32%
Black students28%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English40%
Not migrant42%

Science

All Students90%
Female students95%
Male students87%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
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 Students83%
Female students93%
Male students74%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic77%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students55%
Female students60%
Male students52%
Black students56%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic40%
White students61%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant55%
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 Students93%
Female students96%
Male students90%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities87%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students82%
Female students85%
Male students78%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

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 Students55%
Female students51%
Male students59%
Black students48%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic45%
White students68%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities56%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant55%

Science

All Students94%
Female students94%
Male students94%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
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

  • 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
White 48% 57%
Black 44% 26%
Hispanic 7% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 72%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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400 Westhill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
Phone: (804) 541-6410

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