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Falling Creek Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 726 students

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4 stars

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2010:
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Posted April 23, 2013

While Falling Creek Elementary has great teachers, they are sorely lacking in administration. Not only do they only pretend to listen to ideas about how to improve the school, but they also have staff in the front office that needs training on how to handle parents and regular administrative duties. The school needs to get away from following in the previous administration's footsteps and be willing and open to new ideas such as more parent-involved activities for the younger grades. They also need to take any parent up on their offer to help and get them involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2010

The staff at Falling Creek is so supportive of each other and their community!


Posted September 24, 2010

The students are wonderful - love to teach them and the staff is awesome!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 22, 2010

dedicated teachers trying to do the best for the their children


Posted September 21, 2010

great kids and great teachers and staff to work with!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 21, 2010

FCES does a wonderful job providing educational services a diverse population.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

This is a school that works well with parents helping their students to succeed
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

The staff and teachers care so much about the students and do all they can to help families with anything needed so that their child can succeed in school.


Posted September 21, 2010

The school has the most fabulous and caring staff!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 21, 2010

Falling Creek is a great place to teach and a great place to learn! The teachers support and challenge their students - and they also support and challenge one another!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 21, 2010

Our goal is to teach the whole child~academically, emotionally and behaviorally in a caring and loving environment.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 21, 2010

The children at Falling Creek ROCK!!!!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 21, 2010

Teachers and support staff are truly invested in helping every student in the school.


Posted September 21, 2010

Falling Creek Elementary School is a wonderful accepting place with adults who love teaching and working with all children.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 17, 2010

Falling Creek Elementary is a wonderful school. The students are loving and hard working. The teachers know their students and strive to educate with engaging and challenging lessons.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2008

The staff works well with parents to ensure the best for our children. They actively promote parents involvement in their children's development.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2006

At first glance parents would think that FC is a wonderful school. And yes at first glance it is...until you find out what's really going on, especially through a teacher's eyes. I was so saddened. Most of the teachers are uncaring and have no empathy about what goes in our community because they have never lived here and have no clue. We deserve better!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 22, 2006

Great staff, unfortunately parental involvement minimal - a few do a lot of work. 3 different principals in past 4 years makes hard to achieve consistent vision for school. Top notch opportunity for education - they really do try to 'make it work'!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2006

Very unhappy with this school.I was really dissapointed in the staff at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2006

Good school. I was most impressed with the staff- they go out of their way to make studemnts and parents feel welcome. They have many opportunities for parental involvement, and many exciting activities for the students. My children recieved a good quality edication there and I enjoyed volunteering at the school for various events.
—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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
73%
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

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
99%
English: Writing

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

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%
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 students90%
Male students91%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Students69%
Female students64%
Male students76%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic75%
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students79%
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant69%

Math

All Students64%
Female students58%
Male students70%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic71%
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students72%
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant64%

Science

All Students84%
Female students76%
Male students93%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant84%
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 Students79%
Female students79%
Male students79%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic77%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students65%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant79%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students64%
Female students64%
Male students64%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic69%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient students70%
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant64%
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 Students90%
Female students87%
Male students94%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic86%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant90%

English: Writing

All Students81%
Female students81%
Male students81%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students62%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant81%

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 Students60%
Female students61%
Male students59%
Black students57%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White students45%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient students55%
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant60%

Science

All Students78%
Female students71%
Male students85%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic74%
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students73%
Proficient in English79%
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

  • 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 41% 26%
Hispanic 38% 9%
White 17% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 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 66%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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4800 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
Phone: (804) 743-3630

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