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Orange Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 629 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 24, 2011

After some horrible experiences with public schools in other parts of the country, it becomes very clear just how great OES is. The curriculum is great-and I think that OES really focuses on bringing out the most in every child, and are willing to take them as far as they can go. While there is always room for improvement, I give 5 stars because I have witnessed teaches and faculty striving to do the most they can for each student.
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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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
63%
History and Social Science

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
80%
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

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%
English: Writing

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
87%
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 Students86%
Female students89%
Male students83%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

All Students85%
Female students85%
Male students85%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

Math

All Students64%
Female students64%
Male students63%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students66%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant64%

Science

All Students91%
Female students92%
Male students90%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%
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 students93%
Male students93%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students74%
Female students67%
Male students79%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%
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 Students89%
Female students86%
Male students92%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

English: Writing

All Students91%
Female students100%
Male students84%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

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 Students63%
Female students61%
Male students65%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students64%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant63%

Science

All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students92%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%
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
White 65% 57%
Black 29% 26%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 34%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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230 Montevista Avenue
Orange, VA 22960
Phone: (540) 661-4450

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