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Morningside Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 257 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 9, 2012

I went to register my child and the secretary, Mrs. Krebs was not very friendly at all. She came off as very rude. She did not speak to my child and was not very welcoming. Even a teacher we passed coming in and enough common decency to speak to my child and tried to engage in a small conversation. However, the principal was very nice and friendly. One would thing the first encounter meeting someone new would be pleasurable and inviting, with Mrs Krebs was not.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2012

This school goes above and beyond and make you feel like family . The teachers are so friendly and helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2010

There was changes this year at this school that I am not excited about , I miss our other principal who seemed to be much more caring and there have been no activities. I am very disappointed this year in the Moringside team and sure hope to see Mrs Plypton back in the office !!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2009

My son goes to Morningside and I don't think you would ever find another school that has a principal and teachers as committed to the students. I have nothing except great things to say about this school and all of its staff. Lovace Bowman
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2006

I believe this school is one of the very best in the state of Virginia
—Submitted by rebecca barnes, a parent


Posted August 5, 2005

I am very happy with my sons progress at this school. He was transferred to this school after a move. Since being at this school it is no longer a fight to get him to go to school every morning and his grades have improved and the learning is remembered. Unlike the last school he was at. Over all I am very pleased with Morningside school...I think it is one (if not the best) school in the area!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2004

I believe the staff @ Morningside Elementary works very hard to provide the students with the best atmosphere for their educational learning experience. As a parent, I feel it is important for a student to have a good atmosphere to work in free of worries of safety, security, etc. My child has attended Morningside for 4 years. He loves and is proud of his teachers, principal and school.
—Submitted by Fuller Kimberly, 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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
75%
History and Social Science

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

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
67%
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

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
97%
English: Writing

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

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 Students72%
Female students86%
Male students56%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant72%

History and Social Science

All Students80%
Female students77%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant80%

Math

All Students50%
Female students59%
Male students39%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students52%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant50%

Science

All Students85%
Female students90%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
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

English: Reading

All Students79%
Female students83%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students91%
Female students82%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
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 Students91%
Female students91%
Male students92%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

English: Writing

All Students81%
Female students90%
Male students73%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
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 Students75%
Female students73%
Male students77%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant75%

Science

All Students87%
Female students91%
Male students83%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
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

  • 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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
White 70% 57%
Black 30% 26%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%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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1716 Wilson Avenue SE
Roanoke, VA 24013
Phone: (540) 853-2991

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