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Swansboro Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 356 students

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Posted November 4, 2004

I would just like to say that Swansboro Elementary School is one of the premier schools in VA. My daughter started in the vpi program there last year and she is still a student there this year in kindergarten. Swansboro is just such a wonderful school. The teachers there are fantastic as well as the principal,Ms. Farr. They are so caring and nurturing to each and every student there at swansboro. If I had to rate this school on a scale of one to ten I would definitely rate them a high ten. Their curriculum is based on what our children should be learning today. Solid education values and morals that they can carry with them throughout life. I am sure that my daughter will continue to attend swansboro throughout her elementary school years. I cannot see her attending anywhere else. They are amazing!
—Submitted by CHERYL WINSTEAD, 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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
77%
History and Social Science

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
35%
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

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%
English: Writing

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
81%

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 Students96%
Female students96%
Male students95%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

History and Social Science

All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students90%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities87%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Math

All Students87%
Female students88%
Male students85%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

Science

All Students98%
Female students100%
Male students95%
Black students98%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%
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 Students76%
Female students72%
Male students80%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students44%
Female students44%
Male students44%
Black students45%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities35%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English44%
Not migrant44%
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 Students88%
Female students88%
Male students88%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

English: Writing

All Students80%
Female students78%
Male students83%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities83%
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 Students54%
Female students50%
Male students56%
Black students54%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English54%
Not migrant54%

Science

All Students76%
Female students75%
Male students77%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%
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 "Accredited with Warning".
  • 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 97% 26%
White 2% 57%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
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 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3160 Midlothian Tnpk
Richmond, VA 23224
Phone: (804) 780-5030

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