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Auburn Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 532 students

 

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Posted November 26, 2010

Fabulous! Auburn Elementary is the best school in Montgomery County, hands down! The teaching staff is supurb. They have a partnership with Radford University, so there are student teachers and interns in many classrooms, lowering the teacher-student ratio and elevating the level of learning. This is our 3rd year at AES, and my love for this school just keeps growing. My oldest child was identified as a gifted learner in kindergarten. The gifted resource teacher is wonderful; she pulls the kids out of class for "mind stretching" activities, working on projects and engaging their deeper thinking skills. It's not just about how much material, extra worksheets, and how fast she can move them along. She also works closely with the classroom teacher, tailoring the curriculum to each child's needs. Much of the work they do in the classroom is very specific to each child and his/her individual abilities. Small guided reading groups, writers workshop, and math lessons meet each child where they are, and takes them forward; this works for every ability! I can't say enough good about this school...you must come check it out for yourself!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

I love Auburn Elementary School first and foremost because my children attend there. Auburn is a smaller school and doesn't have a lot of funding for materials they lack and very much need. This school has a great staff and a great attitiude toward learning. They work with the materials and equipment they have and make the best educational setting for our children. Auburn Elementary School could really use this money to get more materials and equipment that they need to make our children's school day brighter and more enjoyable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

It is the best school ever! The teachers are amazing and so caring and they all go the extra 10 miles to help your child do their best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2010

This school did NOT meet our expectations. My son is very bright, and we established with the teacher at the beginning of school that he would need more challenging assignments due to his knowledge entering school. We were met with great resistance by the teacher who continually promised to give him more engaging assignments, but rarely delivered, despite my son's contant complaints of boredom. The school is very good if your child is below or at average standards of learning, but if your child is above average, they are left on their own with virtual busy work to allow the teachers to work with the remedial groups. Therefore, their knowledge is not progressed, but merely stagnates. We may not return next year due to this lack of effort for higher ability children. That said, the art, music, and PE teachers are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

My niece and nephew go to this school! They are great kids and you are doing a great job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2009

I have multiple children in AES for a couple years now and have found the staff and teachers WONDERFUL! My kids have learned a LOT, they have been treated well and with respect, students are expected and rewarded for character development, test scores are quite good, Questions are answered, teachers welcome active support from parents through a variety of volunteering opportunities, community involvement is welcomed, plant and facilities are quite good (two nice playgrounds, athletic fields, outdoor areas, dedicated dining facility separate from the gymnasium, clean and kept up), and MANY after school events sponsored by these AMAZING and loving teachers. I know my kids are in good hands during the day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2007

Great school! My child went to auburn and we loved it. Her teacher was always keeping parents up to date with news letters and there was a lot of extra activities for the children such as literacy nights, fall festivals, spring carnivals, lots of fun stuff in general. I feel my child's education was top of the line at auburn e. Also it's great to have before and after school programs for the children of working parents.
—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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

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

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

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 89% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Writing

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

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students97%
Female students100%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

All Students97%
Female students95%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

Math

All Students89%
Female students78%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

Science

All Students98%
Female students98%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
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 Students91%
Female students93%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students81%
Female students80%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%
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 Students99%
Female students100%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

English: Writing

All Students82%
Female students95%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

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 Students85%
Female students90%
Male students81%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

Science

All Students95%
Female students98%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
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
White 95% 57%
Hispanic 3% 9%
Black 2% 26%
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 41%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Marcia Settle

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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4315 Riner Rd
Riner, VA 24149
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