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Robert S. Payne Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 541 students

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5 stars

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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 86% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%
History and Social Science

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
99%

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

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

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
85%

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

All Students77%
Female students80%
Male students74%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

History and Social Science

All Students88%
Female students89%
Male students87%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

Math

All Students61%
Female students60%
Male students63%
Black students41%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant61%

Science

All Students87%
Female students86%
Male students88%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%
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 Students82%
Female students80%
Male students83%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students76%
Female students76%
Male students76%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%
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 Students84%
Female students86%
Male students82%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

English: Writing

All Students82%
Female students88%
Male students76%
Black students66%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

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 Students64%
Female students75%
Male students54%
Black students35%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant64%

Science

All Students81%
Female students84%
Male students78%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities73%
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

  • 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 66% 26%
White 32% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 67%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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1201 Floyd St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: (434) 522-3762

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