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John B. Cary Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 214 students

 

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Posted January 23, 2013

I am a proud Cary parent of two scholar students. We moved from a well funded school district in Westchester ,New York. I couldn't be happier with my children's education! Cary does not get enough recognition as the other local schools do. The teachers at Cary are very committed and love their job. Our principal is a warm and accommodating woman with strong leadership skills. As a whole,the school is a close-knit family and I feel confident that you will feel the same!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2010

My family just moved here from CT and John B I find is one of the best schools my kids have attended
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2008

I have a 4-year old in the VPI program and I have been delighted with his progress. The emphasis on early literacy and numeracy, the teachers (Mrs. Brown is fantastic), the administrators (Mrs. Phillips is a great principal) and the general atmosphere of respect and learning led us to decide to keep our son there for kindergarten. I think Cary is going to be the next excellent public school in Richmond.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2008

I loove this school it truely cares about my chileds education and every thing. Soon my child will be great i thank God for this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 31, 2007

I have a child in the Pre-K program and I couldn't be happier. The school truly cares about their students and gives them many opportunities to shine.
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Posted September 4, 2007

John B. Cary is an excellent school scholastically as well as staff and parent relationship. Mrs. Brenda Phillips Mrs. Patricia Banks And Mrs. Stinson are some of the best administrators I have encountered in quite sometime!!!!
—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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
History and Social Science

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%

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

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
49%
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.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

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

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
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 Students87%
Female students77%
Male students94%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

All Students89%
Female students75%
Male students100%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant89%

Math

All Students66%
Female students62%
Male students69%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant66%

Science

All Students96%
Female students92%
Male students100%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%
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 students90%
Male students88%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students78%
Female students60%
Male students88%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%
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 Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

English: Writing

All Students93%
Female students100%
Male students85%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

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 Students64%
Female students73%
Male students54%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant64%

Science

All Students82%
Female students87%
Male students77%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%
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 82% 26%
White 13% 57%
Hispanic 5% 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 61%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Brenda Phillips

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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3021 Maplewood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
Phone: (804) 780-6252

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