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Glenvar Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 397 students

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Posted November 9, 2012

Overall, I am pretty happy with this school. I did however give the Teacher quality a lower grade, because I graded them as a whole. I find myself teaching my 6th grader from their homework more than I feel I should, I was under the impression that they should be learning that in class like I did as a student. I have also learned that just starting the second nine weeks my 6th grader has already watched about 10 movies, maybe this is why I am the one teaching them?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2009

Its the closest to private school as you can get. Unbelievable teachers, great learning activites, and a fantastic (and super safe) enviroment. Glenvar is the way to go!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 16, 2003

Glenvar Schools are unbelievable. They are the best Virginia has to offer.


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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 89% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%

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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

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

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
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 Students94%
Female students90%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female students91%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%
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 Students95%
Female students97%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female students94%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%
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 Students94%
Female students91%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students94%
Female students96%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students77%
Female students78%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

Science

All Students97%
Female students96%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 57%
Black 3% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Hispanic 0% 9%
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 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4555 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: (540) 387-6322

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