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Laurel Meadow Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 712 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 23, 2010

I absolutely LOVE this school... The teachers are great, personal and have fun w/ the kids. The school is so new and clean and modern... my kids love it.. I highly recommend it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

The teachers and administration are concerned for the students well being and want them to receive the education they need.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
n/a
History and Social Science

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

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
n/a
English: Writing

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

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
n/a
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 Students90%
Female students93%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Math

All Students69%
Female students73%
Male students67%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant69%

Science

All Students94%
Female students95%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%
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 Students95%
Female students98%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students85%
Female students88%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
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 Students92%
Female students94%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students84%
Female students94%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities92%
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 Students79%
Female students85%
Male students75%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

Science

All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant91%
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".
  • No accreditation rating was reported for the 2008-2009 school year.
  • No accreditation rating was reported for the 2007-2008 school year.

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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8248 Lee-Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Phone: (804) 365-4510

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