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Matoaca Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 465 students

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Posted April 14, 2009

I have 2 sons at matoaca elementary the staff and teachers are great my oldest son had somr problems last year and the asst.Principal and principal have been great always keep in touch and always return calls.I hope middle school and high school will have the wonderful teachers and staff.A++++++
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2008

The office staff is unpleasant. The principal, vice principal and counselor say what they need to please the parents, however, they don't seem to follow through with their committments. The teaching staff is excellent. The community is great. Very please with the school itself. The bus driver are da bomb!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2007

My son attends Matoaca Elementary School. He has a wonderful teacher, but with the student/teacher ratio she has a very hard time keeping up. There are 2 kindergarden classes in one room. I am up there alot, it is really loud and hard for my son to concentrate. The princpal this year has done away with the newsletter. Real bummer. It really kept me updated on what was going on with the school. The teachers are very nice, parents supportive. Vice Prinicpal is the best. Wish I saw more of the principal. Matoaca is a wonderful place to raise a family. If we had another kindergarden teacher and the rooms were seperated, I would say it is the perfect school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2007

The school and teachers are top notch. Love this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2007

This is more than a school it is an extended family!
—Submitted by Danielle LM., a parent


Posted August 1, 2005

Matoaca is Chesterfield's best kept secret! You could'nt ask for a better public school. The teachers are very dedicated to their students and the parents are very supportive of the school. We are a GREAT TEAM! Just check the SOL scores, we work very hard and have achieved alot.
—Submitted by Jan Bennett, a parent


Posted March 17, 2004

The teachers at this school are awesome! They are very dedicated to our children. There is a great deal of parent volunteers.
—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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

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

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%

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

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

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

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
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 Students85%
Female students86%
Male students84%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

All Students87%
Female students86%
Male students88%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

Math

All Students69%
Female students67%
Male students70%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant69%

Science

All Students86%
Female students89%
Male students84%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%
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 students97%
Male students90%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students66%
Female students58%
Male students73%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%
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 students90%
Male students81%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

English: Writing

All Students83%
Female students88%
Male students79%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

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 Students46%
Female students46%
Male students47%
Black students29%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students53%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English46%
Not migrant46%

Science

All Students81%
Female students84%
Male students79%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%
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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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 69% 57%
Black 29% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hispanic 1% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 29%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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6627 River Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone: (804) 590-3100

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