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James Monroe Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 460 students

 

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Posted September 27, 2012

I am in absolute awe on how this school is coming along. Our family has been a part of the community for 3 years. At first were not comfortable due to the fact that this was an up and coming school. But, after being there for almost 3 years, I have no regrets on bringing them to James Monroe. They have an all star staff! Their School Counselor is amazing and the communication is awesome. I am a Very Proud Parent and will represent this school to my fullest ability. I encourage diversity, and this school encouraging that as well. Both hands up. My children LOVE going to school and are very comfortable here. I am especially like how the community is involved that is a huge plus. They really put in perspective, that its takes parents to have a child but a village to raise them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2011

my children have been attending james monroe since 1st grade my son is going to 5th grade and my daughter will be going to blair. we have had a wonderful learning experience and i look forward to my 3 year old attending their pre k program this upcomming year
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2004

My son is a student at Monroe Elementary School. The leadership in the school is outstanding. Teachers and staff believe that all students can learn and they make it their top priority. As a parent I have always felt welcomed and look forward to my next visit.
—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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
55%
History and Social Science

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

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
69%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
English: Writing

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
65%

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

All Students83%
Female students87%
Male students79%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

All Students88%
Female students90%
Male students85%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

Math

All Students41%
Female students38%
Male students44%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English41%
Not migrant41%

Science

All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students88%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
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

English: Reading

All Students86%
Female students84%
Male students89%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students67%
Female students72%
Male students59%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant67%
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 Students91%
Female students85%
Male students96%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant91%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students79%
Male students95%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

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 Students58%
Female students50%
Male students65%
Black students57%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English59%
Not migrant58%

Science

All Students80%
Female students68%
Male students90%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant80%
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 94% 26%
White 3% 57%
Hispanic 2% 9%
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 91%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Cassandra Duke-washington

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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