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Waverly Yowell Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 414 students

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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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
78%
History and Social Science

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

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

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

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
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 students84%
Male students69%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

History and Social Science

All Students81%
Female students80%
Male students81%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

Math

All Students39%
Female students35%
Male students43%
Black students18%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students39%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English39%
Not migrant39%

Science

All Students79%
Female students83%
Male students74%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities82%
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

English: Reading

All Students93%
Female students93%
Male students94%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students77%
Female students81%
Male students74%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%
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 Students91%
Female students91%
Male students92%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

English: Writing

All Students93%
Female students97%
Male students91%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

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 Students71%
Female students75%
Male students68%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

Science

All Students93%
Female students95%
Male students92%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
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
White 86% 57%
Black 10% 26%
Hispanic 3% 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 31%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1809 North Main Street
Madison, VA 22727
Phone: (540) 948-4511

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