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Belle Heth Elementary School

Public | 3-6 | 470 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

Great students, great teachers, the best ever!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2005

As a 6 grade student at Belle Heth I think that Belle Heth is a very good school. the teachers are very helpful. they help with homework and class work. But while at Belle Heth I have leared things I never dreamed I would learn at a pubic school. While at Belle Heth I have learened how use a compurter more than I already knew how. I have learned to play an instrument and read music in band while at Belle Heth. To be successful at Belle Heth you have to work hard and have fun while being rectful. And I would reccomend Belle Heth to any one in the grade level 4-6 to go and to have fun doing so.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 25, 2004

Outstanding, a description of Radford City Public Schools as a whole. Belle Heth, in particular, has a very inviting atmosphere where students can prosper. Parents and students are called by name and treated with utmost respect. All staff are courteous and talented. I would highly recommend this school to anyone. I would also encourage others to reside in the City of Radford and enjoy the wonderful quality of life and the top notch school system.
—Submitted by Vanessa Duncan, a parent


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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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
History and Social Science

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

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

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) 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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

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

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
85%

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

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

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
72%
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 Students89%
Female students91%
Male students88%
Black students45%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Students87%
Female students95%
Male students79%
Black students33%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

Math

All Students65%
Female students67%
Male students64%
Black students9%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%

Science

All Students93%
Female students96%
Male students89%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
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 students93%
Male students92%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities93%
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 Students81%
Female students74%
Male students87%
Black students54%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities86%
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

English: Reading

All Students93%
Female students97%
Male students90%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students80%
Female students86%
Male students75%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

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 Students62%
Female students67%
Male students57%
Black students54%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant62%

Science

All Students94%
Female students98%
Male students90%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%
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 Students94%
Female students93%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

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 Students65%
Female students62%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant65%
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
White 83% 57%
Black 14% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
Hispanic 1% 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 38%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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151 George Street
Radford, VA 24141
Phone: (540) 731-3653

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