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Pearson's Corner Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 477 students

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Posted June 8, 2011

There are some really great teachers there. The building is very old. The bathrooms need to be remodeled badly. My child has food allergies and one of her teachers didn't handle it well at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

I love Pearson's Corner Elem. I have two daughters there and we have never encountered a problem of any kind. One daughter is in Third and the other is in First. With all the teachers they have had, I have been impressed with all of them! I am a certified teacher and love the close knit community feel of Pearson's Corner. It ranks a 10 from our family!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

The teachers and staff really do care about the education and well-being of their students. My son has Leukemia and the PCES staff have gone out of their way to ensure Mark is a winner in all scenerios.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

Pearson's Corner Elementary is a wonderful school. This school has established itself in the Hanover County system year after year for excellent test scores. In 2006 we had the highest passing rate in the county! The teachers are very supportive and work well with the parents to assure every child's needs are met. This may be an older building facility but it has character and charm. It has gardens for each grade level and even a Dragon Fly Pond created by parent volunteers and local commercial support. It has all the new technology found in all the Hanover schools and even kids in first grade are learning to 'Google' items for research. The PTA is very strong, and has had 100% enrollment participation the past years. This is an amazing group of teachers who look at each child individually for placement in academic levels to ensure success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2003

Mr. Smith is an excellent caring principal. He provides opportunities and programs for the students to excel in their learning capabilities. The teachers are fantastic! My daughter couldn't wait to loop with her Kindergarten teacher for First Grade. PCES has made my child love school and it's this caring attitude that illustrates academic excellence towards her future abilities to excel.
—Submitted by Antoinette Martin, 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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%
History and Social Science

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

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
English: Writing

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

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

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 Students93%
Female students92%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

All Students99%
Female students97%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

Math

All Students89%
Female students86%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

Science

All Students99%
Female students97%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%
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 Students90%
Female students100%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students88%
Female students89%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
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 Students98%
Female students100%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

English: Writing

All Students98%
Female students100%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

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 Students89%
Female students91%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

Science

All Students96%
Female students100%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%
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
White 91% 57%
Black 5% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 2%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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8290 New Ashcake Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Phone: (804) 723-3660

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