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Sandusky Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 581 students

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Posted December 1, 2009

Sandusky Middle School is the best school my son has ever done in. he has had straight A's since we moved here from Florida. Not to mention the Excellent band program wich has won so many awards, the teacher, Mr.Meredith hangs them on the walls, and there is so many he has to put the leftovers in his office. They have won 3 NAI championships, and come Superior in ever Lynchburg Classic, 67 times ! They are nationally recognised and they are proven the best band in Lynchburg, some of the players won 1st chair in the All District Band.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2009

I think Sandusky is a very good school. I know since my son transfered there his attitude has changed. I like it because the principle gets involved with whats going on. That's a plus..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2009

The teachers at this school go out of their way to help the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2007

I think that Sandusky Middle School is the best school everrrrrrrrrr!
—Submitted by a student


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.

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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.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

200 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
52%

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 88% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
52%
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.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
English: Writing

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

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
History and Social Science

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

176 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
96%
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 Students83%
Female students89%
Male students79%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant83%

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 Students43%
Female students46%
Male students39%
Black students35%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic60%
White students49%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English42%
Not migrant43%
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 students85%
Male students85%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

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 Students18%
Female students17%
Male students19%
Black students17%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students21%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities16%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English18%
Not migrant18%
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 students86%
Male students85%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students89%
Male students85%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%

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 Students53%
Female students45%
Male students59%
Black students39%
Asian students91%
Hispanicn/a
White students62%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English52%
Not migrant53%

Science

All Students92%
Female students91%
Male students93%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%
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 "Accredited with Warning".

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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

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 Students94%
Female students96%
Male students93%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant94%
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
Black 56% 26%
White 37% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
Hispanic 3% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%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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805 Chinook Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Phone: (434) 582-1120

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