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Nelson Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 473 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 12, 2011

I am a new student at Nelson Middle School this year and I have to say the kids here are very nice, the school is well organized and clean, and there is no bullying. However, I do feel that the academic side is not very challenging or stimulating. There is a gifted program but you hardly do anything in it. There are some "advanced classes" you can take but they are still pretty easy. I give this school 4 stars because finding a school with genuinely nice kids is not something you find often, but I do feel that there should be more thought put into classes for the smarter kids.


Posted September 4, 2009

I am a parent of two children who attended this school. This is a very poorly run school system. There is no discipline. There are no good coaches. The staff's children get by with too much and it is covered up. If you do not support the teams with money or you are not related to the staff of the school then you have no chance of being on a team at this school. This school needs a complete turn around.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 89% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
66%
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.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
61%
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.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%

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 Students88%
Female students91%
Male students83%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female students90%
Male students79%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities93%
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 Students88%
Female students90%
Male students86%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students60%
Female students65%
Male students56%
Black students39%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students64%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant60%
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 Students92%
Female students94%
Male students89%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic75%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students91%
Female students96%
Male students85%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic75%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students44%
Female students49%
Male students41%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic36%
White students48%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities49%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English43%
Not migrant44%

Science

All Students90%
Female students89%
Male students90%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
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

  • 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 57%
Black 19% 26%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 46%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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6925 Thomas Nelson Highway
Lovingston, VA 22949
Phone: (434) 263-4801

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