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Hurt Park Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 361 students

 

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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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

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

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%

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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%

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 89% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
67%
English: Writing

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

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
62%
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.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
57%
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 Students80%
Female students86%
Male students73%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant80%

History and Social Science

All Students83%
Female students91%
Male students75%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant83%

Math

All Students60%
Female students68%
Male students52%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant60%

Science

All Students81%
Female students95%
Male students65%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
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

English: Reading

All Students86%
Female students92%
Male students82%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students73%
Female students67%
Male students76%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant73%
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 Students83%
Female students82%
Male students85%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant83%

English: Writing

All Students68%
Female students79%
Male studentsn/a
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant68%

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 Students64%
Female students67%
Male students62%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant64%

Science

All Students72%
Female students75%
Male students69%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant72%
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 "Accredited with Warning".
  • 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
Black 75% 26%
White 21% 57%
Hispanic 4% 9%
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 99%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dr. Julie Gilliam

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1525 Salem Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
Phone: (540) 853-2986

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