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John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 834 students

 
 
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Posted February 1, 2013

My kids love this school! The teachers have been fantastic and parents are really involved and encouraged to participate. The class material for each grade has actually been more advanced and more thorough than one of the local private shools that one of my neighbors attend. Our experience has been exactly what we wanted for our kids - kind, caring teachers dedicated in seeing that our children are well educated and socially well-rounded. I have not personnally dealt with the special education teachers so I cannot speak to that. The teachers we have had so far really care about the kids and get very attached during the year. My son was heartbroken when one of his favorite teachers retired last year, but now she ocassionally comes by to visit the school and check in our her students and they are thrilled to see her. Tolbert has been a great school for us.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2013

This school is AWEFUL. My oldest son is special Ed. and received very poor support. We have had several SPED instructors and no one was qualified or capable of helping him. The assistant principle is friendly but not proactive. We have had wonderful teachers and amazingly poor teachers. From year to year you never know what you are going to get. My youngest son is at the school now and he has a great teacher. Last year he had an AWEFUL teacher. Not the best school and this is no secret.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2012

Not a good school for your special ed. child. My kiddo was stuck with those two special ed. teachers you were referring to, and they were terrible! They were extremely rude and lazy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2012

I understand your pain. Tolbert is not a school you would want your child with special needs to attend. I cant say on this site the name of the special education teachers, but to give you a hint, one is older, one is younger and they always share a classroom. If your child is assigned to either of these special education teachers.....run, run, run! If you ever have a problem with either of these teachers, dont contact the assistant principal. They will not do anything about it. Go straight to the principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2011

We moved almost year ago to VA, and our daughter started 4th grade in Tolbert. We are really happy with school and teachers. School staff is very friendly and cooperative with parents. We like diversity at school, racial and social. Our daughter likes field trips and things that she learns in school, especially Science. We like Mrs. Galati who is so dedicated teacher. Teachers in this school love their job. The most important is that our daughter loves school (teachers and kids). The only thing we would change in this school is lunch menu at cafeteria.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

The school is great at keeping the kids focused and learning at all times. I love the respect theme.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2009

the best school wish we could stay her forever!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2008

Excellent school, have been part of it for 7 years and love everything about it - awesome place for my children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2007

We've been nothing but impressed with this school. Our daughter went to Kindergarten and now finishing up 1st grade here at Tolbert and it has been the most rewarding experience. This school offers many after school programs, ie. science, art, chess, cheerleading, volleyball, indoor soccer, pom dance, etc. just to name a few. Also, the teachers and administration are first class. Parent involvement is welcomed and there are numerous opportunities to get involved! I would highly recommend this school to anyone considering it.
—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.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
History and Social Science

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

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

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.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
94%
English: Writing

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

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
84%
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 Students90%
Female students93%
Male students88%
Black students93%
Asian students87%
Hispanic85%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students81%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students95%
Black students77%
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant95%

Math

All Students61%
Female students52%
Male students71%
Black students36%
Asian students58%
Hispanic55%
White students65%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students51%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant61%

Science

All Students98%
Female students100%
Male students96%
Black students100%
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%
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 students93%
Male students87%
Black students91%
Asian students86%
Hispanic80%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students60%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students73%
Female students68%
Male students77%
Black students33%
Asian students86%
Hispanic64%
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students59%
Proficient in English76%
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 Students85%
Female students92%
Male students77%
Black students71%
Asian students93%
Hispanic76%
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students53%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students91%
Male students82%
Black students79%
Asian students93%
Hispanic88%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

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 Students75%
Female students76%
Male students75%
Black students57%
Asian students86%
Hispanic62%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students44%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant75%

Science

All Students93%
Female students96%
Male students90%
Black students81%
Asian students96%
Hispanic95%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant93%
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 58% 57%
Hispanic 13% 9%
Black 12% 26%
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 15%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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691 Potomac Station Dr NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
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