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Totaro Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 424 students

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Posted August 26, 2006

I have two children who attended this school from Pre-K through first and third grades. The teachers they were assigned to were professional, knowledgeable, caring and serious about their mission of educating their charges to the best of their abilities. This school is located in a rural area and as with many schools, resources are limited. However, the incentives used by this administration to entice the students to read and do well in all subject areas are top-notched. The accelerated reader program and the summer reading challenge are well-received and the Reading Mastery and Reading Mastery Plus programs are fantastic. A large percentage of students are reading once they leave Kindergarten; and this is great news! The entire faculty and staff sincerely strive to help all of the children to succeed; and that is what is most important. Kudos to Totaro!
—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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
78%
History and Social Science

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
57%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

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

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
77%

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 Students85%
Female students86%
Male students84%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

All Students87%
Female students86%
Male students88%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

Math

All Students50%
Female students43%
Male students57%
Black students51%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant50%

Science

All Students81%
Female students87%
Male students76%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%
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 Students71%
Female students81%
Male students65%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students73%
Female students81%
Male students67%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant73%
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 Students87%
Female students84%
Male students90%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

English: Writing

All Students78%
Female students78%
Male students77%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

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 Students67%
Female students71%
Male students62%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant67%

Science

All Students94%
Female students92%
Male students97%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
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
Black 89% 26%
White 11% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Hispanic 0% 9%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 84%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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19350 Christanna Highway
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Phone: (434) 848-3209

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