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Posted September 18, 2008

Excellent Academic courses, Character Education classes, and outstanding State Tests results.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 89% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
84%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
58%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
81%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
92%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
80%

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 Students96%
Female students96%
Male students96%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students57%
Female students48%
Male students77%
Black students57%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant57%
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 Students87%
Female students92%
Male students81%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students23%
Female students23%
Male students24%
Black students22%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities25%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English23%
Not migrant23%
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 students83%
Male students84%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

English: Writing

All Students89%
Female students88%
Male students90%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students27%
Female students25%
Male students30%
Black students27%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English27%
Not migrant27%

Science

All Students78%
Female students70%
Male students86%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
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

  • 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
n/a
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
n/a
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
75%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students35%
Female students38%
Male students32%
Black students34%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities36%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English35%
Not migrant35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra II

All Students50%
Female students46%
Male students56%
Black students49%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant50%

Biology

All Students97%
Female students97%
Male students96%
Black students97%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

Chemistry

All Students66%
Female students65%
Male students67%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%

Earth Science

All Students89%
Female students89%
Male students90%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

English: Reading

All Students97%
Female students95%
Male students100%
Black students97%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

Geometry

All Students46%
Female students52%
Male students39%
Black students46%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English46%
Not migrant46%

Virginia and United States History

All Students84%
Female students79%
Male students90%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

World Geography

All Students85%
Female students86%
Male students83%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

World History I

All Students83%
Female students84%
Male students81%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

World History II

All Students68%
Female students50%
Male studentsn/a
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 26%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
White 0% 57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
Phone: (757) 283-7820

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