Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Meherrin Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 295 students

Community Rating

4 stars


Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

3 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted November 2, 2006

Meherrin Elementary works well do to the principal. She is great with the kids and how she runs her school. The school has many activites for the children. Many classes such as computer lab, art,music,p.e..Like anywhere nothing is perfect and there is always room for improvement,however our school continues to strive to do what is best for our children and that gets my vote.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2006

Well my daughter will be entering Kindergarden this fall and I am very excited!! I visited the school during the week and was really impressed w/ the structure and the friendliness from the staff, teachers and other parents. I went to Boykins Elem (back in the day) so its also exciting to see the teachers that taught me teach my daughter. We are moving in from Richmond City and I feel much safer with having my precious daughter at a county school such as Meherrin. I cant wait until school starts for her in Sept.
—Submitted by Shavon S., a parent


Posted March 29, 2006

My son is in the 2nd grade. He loves his teacher and enjoys the things that they do. I am a single mother who is very interested in his performance at school and at home. He has learned a lot from school and thanks to his 1st grade teacher for teaching him phonices. That has helped him so much. When I was coming up we were not taught as he has been. They are learning so much more early then I can remember we did at that age. GOOD JOB MEHERRIN.
—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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
69%
History and Social Science

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

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
83%

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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
77%

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 89% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

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 Students76%
Female students77%
Male students75%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%

History and Social Science

All Students88%
Female students83%
Male students95%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

Math

All Students61%
Female students60%
Male students63%
Black students48%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant61%

Science

All Students82%
Female students77%
Male students89%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 Students92%
Female students100%
Male students84%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students69%
Female students59%
Male students79%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant69%
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 Students93%
Female students91%
Male students96%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students94%
Male students96%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

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 Students84%
Female students79%
Male students92%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

Science

All Students95%
Female students94%
Male students96%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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

  • 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 52% 26%
White 46% 57%
Hispanic 2% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 55%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

28600 Grays Shop Rd.
Newsoms, VA 23874
Phone: (757) 654-6461

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare
ADVERTISEMENT