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Fallon Park Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 631 students

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3 stars

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Posted October 12, 2010

This elementary school could really use funds. It schools children who do not have much and in order to keep these children on track, I would really like to see help given where needed. I have no children in school but mine were luck to grow up in a better school system. Please help these children by turning their lives around with a good education. Thank you all so much:)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2010

My childs teachers have great for the past three years, and I love how the schools operate. The only thing I didnt like was not being able to pick my child up after 2:05 from the office instead having to wait with the car riders for an extra twenty minutes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2010

My son went here for Kindergarten and we loved his teacher and the school environment. His teacher was nurturing and he learned a ton! We were always impressed with the school, its staff, principals and the school's integrity as a whole.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

The teachers and staff are great and are willing to help in any way possable for your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2009

When my son went there for the REACH program (Special ed prek) he was treated like an OUTCAST, and that he was just another 'bother'. If you have special needs kiddos I wouldn't send them here. Go down to Roanoke City School Administration and tell them you want a transfer!
—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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
History and Social Science

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

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%
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

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
English: Writing

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

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
89%

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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
97%
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 Students89%
Female students90%
Male students88%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Students91%
Female students92%
Male students90%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant91%

Math

All Students68%
Female students70%
Male students66%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic67%
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students64%
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant68%

Science

All Students94%
Female students95%
Male students93%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant94%
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 Students86%
Female students89%
Male students83%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic93%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students89%
Female students91%
Male students87%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic93%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%
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 Students94%
Female students97%
Male students92%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students72%
Female students83%
Male students62%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%

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 Students71%
Female students86%
Male students60%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic73%
White students68%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students64%
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant71%

Science

All Students78%
Female students85%
Male students72%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic73%
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students79%
Proficient in English77%
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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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 54% 57%
Black 32% 26%
Hispanic 12% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
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 86%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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502 19th St SE
Roanoke, VA 24013
Phone: (540) 853-2535

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