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George J. McIntosh Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 475 students

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3 stars

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Posted October 29, 2010

I am very uncomfortable with the school. My daughter has been in the school for only 3 weeks, and the staff is not very friendly. They act as if they are running a prison. I've walked my child in to school everyday in the morning and everyday the children have to sit in line with there class in the gym area, but it's confusing for my 5 year old child to find her class when the line for her class is in a different spot everyday. I walk her in to help her find her spot because if not I am afraid the staff will yell at her because she can't find her class. I asked her teacher after the first week there if my child was adjusting well and she responded to me saying if I had question go to the office, she's my child's teacher, not the office!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 8, 2010

As a parent i rate this school 5 star my children have been attending mcintosh 3years now they have really learnd alot there and the teachers are great ! they are really interested in the kids learning and that what i like about mcintosh five stars from me!!!!!!!
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Posted September 4, 2005

I think that Mcintosh is a great school. The teachers are kind they have lots of parents that volunteer. My daughter started there last year and she loves her teachers. On the other hand we have had problems with students. I do think that the teachers could help more in that area or the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

I do not like this school. We have been there to visit the students are not even allowed to talk in the lunchroom. The teachers do not seem to have any time with the teachers. In my opinion and the other parents I have spoken with the teachers just complain to the parents instead of even making an attempt to speak with the student when they feel something is an issue.
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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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
History and Social Science

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

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
85%
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

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
96%
English: Writing

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

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
93%
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 Students87%
Female students94%
Male students79%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

All Students86%
Female students90%
Male students81%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

Math

All Students69%
Female students70%
Male students67%
Black students62%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant69%

Science

All Students95%
Female students100%
Male students90%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
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 Students78%
Female students85%
Male students73%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant78%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students40%
Female students28%
Male students49%
Black students42%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic43%
White students35%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficient students42%
Proficient in English39%
Not migrant40%
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 Students82%
Female students89%
Male students75%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic82%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant82%

English: Writing

All Students81%
Female students87%
Male students76%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

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 Students61%
Female students62%
Male students61%
Black students54%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic73%
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant61%

Science

All Students92%
Female students89%
Male students95%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant92%
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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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 66% 26%
White 18% 57%
Hispanic 12% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 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 72%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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185 Richneck Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
Phone: (757) 886-7767

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