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Heritage Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 468 students

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Posted April 19, 2010

Excellent teachers and committed parents


Posted September 14, 2009

Heritage Elementary School is an excellent school. The faculty and staff are great! I am very pleased with the instructional program.


Posted November 7, 2008

Excellent school, the teachers are great with thier students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2008

The teachers and staff are very caring and take pride in their school and especially their student! I'm a very happy parent
—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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
78%
History and Social Science

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

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%

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

All Students77%
Female students90%
Male students64%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant77%

History and Social Science

All Students89%
Female students94%
Male students85%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant89%

Math

All Students56%
Female students53%
Male students59%
Black students35%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant56%

Science

All Students85%
Female students84%
Male students86%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
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 Students71%
Female students73%
Male students69%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant71%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students41%
Female students40%
Male students42%
Black students36%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students47%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English43%
Not migrant41%
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 Students70%
Female students59%
Male students80%
Black students53%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%

English: Writing

All Students84%
Female students86%
Male students83%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
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 Students30%
Female students25%
Male students33%
Black students12%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students52%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities29%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English30%
Not migrant30%

Science

All Students79%
Female students68%
Male students88%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 51% 26%
White 37% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 6%
Hispanic 4% 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 63%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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501 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Phone: (434) 582-1130

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