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Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 681 students

 

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Posted June 4, 2013

Not a good school. Teachers don't listen to the children. The principal don't listen to what you have to say. Assailant principal is rude. My son went to this school for two years and both years were bad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2009

This school is awesome!! The office staff is friendly and helpful, and they work so efficiently together. The teachers are very knowledgeable, and enjoy theis jobs. The parent involvement is superb, and the curriculum is challenging and the kids seem to thrive at this school. There have not been any serious discipline problems, and the counselors and staff always encourage open communication and positive friendships among the students. They help the children to think before taking any action, and use positive reinforcement when the wrong decision is made. I would recommend anyone new to the area to send their children to Saunders!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2007

This is the school I always wanted for my child. The teachers are supportive and caring, the staff looks out for the kids, and the Principal (Hochman) is the coolest, most educated, and kind principal that a kid and his parents could want. The education is top notch and parent involvement is high. The school is also safe and fosters friendships and positive peer pressure. I love Saunders Elementary!
—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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
97%
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

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

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 88% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
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

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

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

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
98%

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 Students77%
Female students85%
Male students69%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant77%

History and Social Science

All Students70%
Female students69%
Male students72%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic81%
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%

Math

All Students39%
Female students35%
Male students43%
Black students31%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic56%
White students36%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English39%
Not migrant39%

Science

All Students82%
Female students82%
Male students82%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant82%
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 Students83%
Female students85%
Male students80%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students58%
Female students55%
Male students63%
Black students44%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant58%
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 Students73%
Female students81%
Male students66%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students58%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant73%

English: Writing

All Students77%
Female students83%
Male students71%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students65%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant77%

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 Students49%
Female students56%
Male students42%
Black students47%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students48%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English49%
Not migrant49%

Science

All Students89%
Female students87%
Male students91%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%
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
Black 53% 26%
White 37% 57%
Hispanic 7% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Timothy Edwards

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Newport News, VA 23601
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