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Garden City Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 336 students

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4 stars

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2 reviews of this school


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Posted April 20, 2011

My grandson loves Garden City. He does good with spelling this year. Great teachers also.


Posted August 2, 2007

Luv this school. All my children and my grand-children have gone there. Still have one there starting second grade. Darlene Averill (grand-mother)


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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
78%
History and Social Science

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
82%
English: Writing

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
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 Students82%
Female students95%
Male students70%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

History and Social Science

All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

Math

All Students74%
Female students71%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students86%
Female students95%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%
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 Students88%
Female students91%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students78%
Female students80%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
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

English: Reading

All Students79%
Female students72%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

English: Writing

All Students73%
Female students76%
Male students70%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant73%

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 Students61%
Female students56%
Male students65%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students55%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant61%

Science

All Students81%
Female students84%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities83%
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

  • 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 76% 57%
Black 18% 26%
Hispanic 5% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 70%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3718 Garden City Blvd SE
Roanoke, VA 24014
Phone: (540) 853-2971

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