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Virginia Heights Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 343 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 8, 2012

This school has a lice issue all year round. They never send letters home. Rhe principal does not seem like she knows what she's doing and doesn't make efforts to listen to the 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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
95%
History and Social Science

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

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 88% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

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

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
88%

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

All Students72%
Female students82%
Male students64%
Black students57%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient students50%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant72%

History and Social Science

All Students84%
Female students86%
Male students81%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

Math

All Students69%
Female students82%
Male students59%
Black students43%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient students46%
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant69%

Science

All Students87%
Female students89%
Male students85%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant87%
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 students83%
Male students96%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students70%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students61%
Female students59%
Male students64%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students40%
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant61%
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 Students87%
Female students83%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students77%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant87%

English: Writing

All Students82%
Female students87%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students69%
Female students64%
Male students74%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students46%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant69%

Science

All Students85%
Female students87%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient students62%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant85%
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 47% 57%
Black 42% 26%
Hispanic 7% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 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 68%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1210 Amherst Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
Phone: (540) 853-2937

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