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Sydnor Jennings Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 244 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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
68%
History and Social Science

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

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students97%
Female students100%
Male students94%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

All Students97%
Female students94%
Male students100%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

Math

All Students57%
Female students47%
Male students67%
Black students46%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students64%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant57%

Science

All Students94%
Female students89%
Male students100%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
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 Students90%
Female students85%
Male students100%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities97%
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 Students78%
Female students73%
Male students87%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%
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 students89%
Male students81%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students51%
Female students63%
Male students43%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant51%

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 Students38%
Female students50%
Male students29%
Black students20%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students56%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English38%
Not migrant38%

Science

All Students72%
Female students72%
Male students71%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%
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 54% 57%
Black 45% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 9%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 69%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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1011 Sydnor Jennings Rd
Nathalie, VA 24577
Phone: (434) 349-1013

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