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Bensley Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 627 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 4, 2013

Great School, no complaints!! Wish I was able to send my youngest 2 children but we purchased a house in Richmond City.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2009

Bensley is a wonderful school built on the Comer guiding principles of no fault, collaboration and consensus.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2007

Bensley is a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2007

I find the quality lacking. It's the 4th week of school and they haven't begun to do any reading, yet. why? they are overcrowded! They have to add on teachers, trailers for classrooms, and move the students around to new classes. They don't have enough books for all the students. Is this poor planning? Why should the students suffer? my daughter has a learning disability and hasn't been helped yet, because of these problems. She gets more help from her afterschool program than at school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

I am a parent of seven children, five of which go to Bensley school. Last year was their first year there. Two of my children needed extra help to get them up to level, their teachers were very helpful to get where they needed to be in order to pass. We moved here in December, and the staff was very nice and made my children feel at home. The YMCA also has an after school program at Bensley for working parents who need childcare up until 6:00 pm. Being a working mother this is a life saver. I'm not sure what your looking for as far as comments I just think this is a great school for my kids. There is a great bunch of children who go there, a nice mix of all kinds of people. I'm very glad we moved here so my children can t enjoy their school year.
—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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
82%

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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
English: Writing

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
99%
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 Students90%
Female students88%
Male students91%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Students97%
Female students98%
Male students96%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic98%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant97%

Math

All Students71%
Female students71%
Male students72%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic72%
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient students75%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

Science

All Students96%
Female students100%
Male students92%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic98%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students94%
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 Students95%
Female students91%
Male students100%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students88%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English90%
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 Students89%
Female students95%
Male students84%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%

English: Writing

All Students90%
Female students98%
Male students83%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant90%

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 Students78%
Female students85%
Male students73%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students72%
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant78%

Science

All Students92%
Female students90%
Male students94%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant92%
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
Black 49% 26%
Hispanic 37% 9%
White 13% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 81%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6600 Strathmore Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
Phone: (804) 743-3610

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