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Clearbrook Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 303 students

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Posted May 19, 2011

This school is absolutely amazing! My two kids have gone there and they flourished under the care and attention of the wonderful panel of teachers thad work here. My son has an IEP and he was dealt with, both, promtly and with such attention to detail that, sometimes the school could tell there was a problem even before i could. The headmistress is fantastic. She deals with all kinds of issues with a firm but understanding attitude. It is truly a jewel of a school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2010

This school was amazing. I loved how many chances there are to work one on one with teachers. My little sister goes to Clearbrook now and she loves it as well. Ms. Pendleton is great, as are all of the teachers. They are all very loving and kind and want the best for children.


Posted February 26, 2010

I have two children who have attended Clearbrook Elementary . They were well prepared by the teachers there. My children both love the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2009

The school is good! but sure is some unprepared teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2008

Karen Pendleton as the principle is wonderful. She knew my son's name from the first week. Great support system. Great afterschool program on site as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2008

Clearbrook elementary is a small school with class sizes at about 17. The children receive a very good education. However, there have been some recent problems that the principle does not seem to be able to deal with.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2004

Clearbrook has a small and nurturing environment with a 'family feel.' Teachers utilize traditional and progressive educational techniques to ensure that every child learns and feels successful. Extra support services, in addition to small classes help to provide great teacher-student ratios.
—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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
100%
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

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
English: Writing

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
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

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
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 Students96%
Female students96%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant96%

History and Social Science

All Students91%
Female students96%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Math

All Students71%
Female students73%
Male students70%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

Science

All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
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 Students98%
Female students100%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students93%
Female students93%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
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 Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

English: Writing

All Students96%
Female students100%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

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 Students86%
Female students78%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

Science

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 57%
Black 7% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
Hispanic 2% 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 28%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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5205 Franklin Rd
Roanoke, VA 24014
Phone: (540) 772-7555

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