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Wasena Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 282 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 18, 2013

I think Wasena has great teachers and principal my little boy has attend three year now I thank God he is at this school great job keep up the good work
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2010

Wasena is a great school with terrific leadership under a new principal who is really committed to improving.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Having attended this school and done my internship there I have to say that the quality and cohesion of the faculty make all the difference in the word in the top notch education the students receive. I'd suggest this school to any parent.


Posted April 24, 2010

My daughter went there, and as as PTA president for two years, I got to see the quality of everything at Wasena.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

It is a great neighborhood school with caring and motivated teachers and administrators!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Wasena Elementary has excellent, dedicated professionals teaching the children. The strong PTA, the involved parents, and the wonderful neighborhood help make this school top-notch.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2008

My daughter (now in 2nd grade) has been at Wasena since pre-k. We're very pleased with the school and the overall atmosphere at Wasena. Teachers and administration welcome and encourage parental involvement. With only 2 classes in each grade level, it's easy to get to know ALL the teachers, thus providing a very close-knit school community. Because of it's location within the Raleigh Court/Wasena neighborhood, the school has a lot of parental involvement (but we could always use more!)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2004

We transferred our children here from across town. It was one of the best decisions we ever made. We believe that Wasena has some of the best teahcers in the Roanoke Area. They really care about each child as an indvidual. Both of our kids have gone on to have very successful middle and high school years. Waseana definitely prepares the children to excel at the next level. The academics are challenging and Extra-curricular actvities are numerous for an elementary school. Parent involvment is welcomed, the teachers are caring, and the administrators are there for you. I would recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2004

My son graduated two years ago, and because of The Teacher's and Staff's special efforts he was prepared for the next level. A hardy 'job well done' for all involved. Thank You.
—Submitted by Greg Yancey, 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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%
History and Social Science

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

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
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 Students93%
Female students90%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

All Students96%
Female studentsn/a
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

Math

All Students82%
Female studentsn/a
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

Science

All Students93%
Female studentsn/a
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
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 students93%
Male students80%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students93%
Female students100%
Male students87%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
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 students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

English: Writing

All Students76%
Female students86%
Male students63%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%

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 Students73%
Female students79%
Male students64%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant73%

Science

All Students88%
Female students89%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%
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 79% 57%
Black 18% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 37%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1125 Sherwood Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
Phone: (540) 853-2914

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