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Southampton Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 507 students

 

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Posted April 25, 2011

This school continues to serve the students, parents and community well. My daughter is in kindergarten reading and spelling short words. My son is in second grade continuing to learn more language and mathematical skills. What I like best about the school is its reading initiative. The school enforces daily reading skills by having a minimal of fifteen minutes per day for reading. I have successfully implemented that same rule at home which means that each day I know that my kids are reading at least thirty minutes a day. Keep up the good work Southampton!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

My son is moving to second grade next year and is doing GREAT in Math and Science as well as speaking Spanish (English spoken at home) daily. My daughter was off to a slow start and has truly blossumed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2008

I am a very happy parent of an Honor Roll student, for all four marking terms. The teacher are wonderful the principal is great and is always involved, I have moved out of the area now and I still make a way to get my future 2nd grade student to this wonderful school. She has been there since K and If I have my way she will stay until that Grad day!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2008

Southampton is a Great School! The teachers are caring, student-centered, and talented, the principal is extremely positive and supports her teachers with enthusiasm, the facility is very good, and the programs are extensive (including band and a string program). My only wish was that parents were more involved in the PTA. Could we have meetings on other nights than Tuesday, perhaps? White families need not fear that their children are few in number, the school is very inclusive and continues to bring in more diversity. Happy Parent of a Pre-K Southampton student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2004

This school is very good. The teachers care about the students. The teachers help the children to be the best they can be in the school with the way they help children understand the right behavior in school and correct them if they are wrong. They let the children know the proper behavior in school. They have SCA leader club which voices the childrens interest to improve the school for the better. I rate this school a 5.
—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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
73%
History and Social Science

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

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

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
89%
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 Students70%
Female students69%
Male students72%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant70%

History and Social Science

All Students84%
Female students78%
Male students92%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant84%

Math

All Students70%
Female students64%
Male students80%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%

Science

All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students92%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
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 Students94%
Female students94%
Male students94%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students58%
Female students64%
Male students52%
Black students52%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant58%
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 Students96%
Female students91%
Male students100%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

English: Writing

All Students93%
Female students95%
Male students91%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
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 Students75%
Female students73%
Male students76%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant75%

Science

All Students79%
Female students73%
Male students83%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant79%
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 80% 26%
White 12% 57%
Hispanic 8% 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 63%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Linda Bennett

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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3333 Cheverly Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
Phone: (804) 320-2434

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