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Sheffield Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 495 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 15, 2012

A great school! The staff is caring and accomodating. My children are excelling academically and socially.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2011

Our family is relocating, after only a year here in Lynchburg, back to the state of NC due to my husband's job. One of the highlights of Kristopher and Kristian's experience here in Lynchburg is attending Sheffield Elementary. Thank you Ms. Swain for being so caring and professional. Thank you Ms. Sipes for the time and effort you invested in Kaleb. Kudos to Ms. Ferguson, Ms. Pilch, Ms. Carroll, Ms. Tune & Ms. GETTINGER!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2008

I give this school a five star its staff is very nice and respectfull.
—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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
76%
History and Social Science

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
80%

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

All Students82%
Female students89%
Male students75%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant82%

History and Social Science

All Students78%
Female students83%
Male students73%
Black students72%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant78%

Math

All Students51%
Female students42%
Male students58%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities56%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant51%

Science

All Students88%
Female students92%
Male students84%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%
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 Students73%
Female students76%
Male students72%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant73%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students38%
Female students32%
Male students41%
Black students28%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students53%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English39%
Not migrant38%
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 Students81%
Female students80%
Male students82%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant81%

English: Writing

All Students78%
Female students88%
Male students70%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant78%

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 Students28%
Female students27%
Male students29%
Black students11%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students38%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities27%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English26%
Not migrant28%

Science

All Students79%
Female students70%
Male students85%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 55% 26%
White 35% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 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 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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115 Kenwood Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Phone: (434) 582-1115

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