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Meherrin Powellton Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 273 students

 

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Posted January 8, 2009

I love the school i was in it from pre-k on up to the fifth grade,i admire this school my memories lie there, mostly my best ones i will never ever forget this school nor the teachers ,this school will always help me to show my eagle pride
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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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
66%
History and Social Science

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
60%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
95%

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

All Students79%
Female students90%
Male students65%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant79%

History and Social Science

All Students85%
Female students95%
Male students72%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant85%

Math

All Students55%
Female students62%
Male students47%
Black students42%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English53%
Not migrant55%

Science

All Students95%
Female students100%
Male students89%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
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 Students86%
Female students94%
Male students76%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students85%
Female students83%
Male students88%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
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 Students97%
Female students100%
Male students93%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students84%
Female students92%
Male students71%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

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 Students77%
Female students79%
Male students73%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

Science

All Students92%
Female students96%
Male students87%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%
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 59% 26%
White 37% 57%
Hispanic 3% 9%
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 78%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Sandra L. King

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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