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Horace H. Epes Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 522 students

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3 stars

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Posted February 17, 2012

We are a military family and we have seen our fair share of schools during my husbands 17 year career. I have to say that Epes takes the cake for the worst. I am not going to label all teachers but I can say that my daughters teacher who has somehow managed to teach for 30+ years is one of the most impatient, non-understanding, and rude people I have met. She calls the children out in front of the class, reads the agenda (notes from parents) in front of the class, curses in class. I have spoke to the principle and she is not concerned or involved whatsoever. She was suppose to return a call a few times and never did. They do not seem to care about the children or parents concerns at all. If teachers no longer enjoy teaching then get out of it ... *WAITING ON SUPERMAN IN NEWPORT NEWS VA*
—Submitted by 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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
74%
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

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

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

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
86%

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

All Students80%
Female students85%
Male students75%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant80%

History and Social Science

All Students66%
Female students63%
Male students69%
Black students62%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant66%

Math

All Students30%
Female students33%
Male students27%
Black students24%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic60%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities30%
Limited English proficient students60%
Proficient in English26%
Not migrant30%

Science

All Students78%
Female students80%
Male students76%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities77%
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 Students80%
Female students85%
Male students75%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students54%
Female students61%
Male students47%
Black students45%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English53%
Not migrant54%
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 Students67%
Female students71%
Male students63%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students62%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant67%

English: Writing

All Students57%
Female students67%
Male students48%
Black students57%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students62%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant57%

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 Students40%
Female students44%
Male students36%
Black students39%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students58%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities35%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English40%
Not migrant40%

Science

All Students71%
Female students70%
Male students72%
Black students66%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%
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
Black 72% 26%
White 16% 57%
Hispanic 10% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 71%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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855 Lucas Creek Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
Phone: (757) 886-7755

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