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Penn Forest Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 489 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 18, 2013

An excellent school! It doesn't get any better than this! The principal, teachers, and staff are phenomenal. They are caring, concerned and dedicated people. I'm a parent whose 3rd child is currently in this school. I have been a part of this school community for 8 years now and I have never had a complaint! Truly a gem!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

Great school community- both families and employees


Posted May 25, 2010

this is an exceptional first school for all elementary kids, Teachers are excellent, Principal and Assist. Principal are one of a kind. Support staff is very well informed and run a great ship. Parent involvement outstanding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

they have excellent teachers and staff willing to work with children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2009

Penn Forest Elementary is by far the best elementary school in the county! We had to move to another district and I have not been impressed. From the girls in the front office to the principal and teachers this staff is top notch!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2007

This is one of the most overcrowded schools I have ever been in. I hope they add on soon
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2007

This is one of the best elementary schools I have ever been in. The staff and administration is more than I had hoped for.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2007

This is one of the best school in the Area My kids have attended two different schools but this one is the best. Teachers are very caring and keep the parents informed about the progress. Students are very nice and very well informed and helping in nature. Overall rating of this school should be the best
—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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
History and Social Science

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

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 89% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Writing

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

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
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 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 disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

History and Social Science

All Students99%
Female students97%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

Math

All Students67%
Female students72%
Male students64%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students68%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant67%

Science

All Students99%
Female students97%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%
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%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students93%
Female students90%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities96%
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 Students93%
Female students95%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students96%
Female students100%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Students91%
Female students97%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Science

All Students99%
Female students100%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%
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 88% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 6%
Black 4% 26%
Hispanic 2% 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 16%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6328 Merriman Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: (540) 772-7590

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