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Glen Cove Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 444 students

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Posted April 24, 2010

My children and one of my grandchildren have gone to Glen Cove and i think it is one of the best schools in the county. They have the best teachers and staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2009

Glen Cove is an excellent school. The teachers have worked with my son to overcome speech and reading difficulties. He is now in 3rd grade and is on his grade level with additional help in the classroom. He is making good grades. They have helped him achieve what I thought would never be possible. His teachers also worked closely with Huntington Learning centers to assure his success. The combination of prvate help and our school have worked wonders for my son. I would highly recommend Glen Cove to any parent looking for a great school!
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Posted March 25, 2008

Glen Cove has worked with my son since he was 3yrs old. They have provided speech therapy and additional help for strengthening his reading and writing skills. The principal and asst. principal have been wonderful in working with us to overcome my sons difficulties.They have worked well with The Huntington Learning Center as a joint effort to get him up to grade level. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is a good mix of different races and backgrounds, so my child will grow to accept and appreciate all the wonderful diverse people in our world. Jane K.
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Posted June 14, 2007

My son attended only 5th grade at Glen Cove (transferred from out of state), but it was a very good year for him. The school has a good reputation and it lived up to that for us. I'd recommend it highly
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2007

I think Glen Cove is an Excellent school. I went there as a child and then my children attended there. That is bare none one of the best schools in Roanoke. They prepare your children for everything, they help special needs children, I just can't say enough about this school
—Submitted by Tami H, 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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
History and Social Science

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

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

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

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
93%
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 students93%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

All Students85%
Female students80%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

Math

All Students85%
Female students83%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

Science

All Students92%
Female students90%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%
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 Students90%
Female students86%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students77%
Female students71%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant77%
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 Students93%
Female students94%
Male students93%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students85%
Female students86%
Male students85%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

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 Students75%
Female students80%
Male students70%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant75%

Science

All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students90%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%
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 78% 57%
Black 14% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 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 23%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5901 Cove Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
Phone: (540) 561-8135

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