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Essex Intermediate School

Public | 5-8 | 465 students

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Posted September 22, 2003

As a student at Essex Int. school I want different tpes of sports availble to me at the schoolbecause not everyone likes just basketball. I think the more sports the better our school will get looked at! I wish we had a better track because I should not have to run in grass and in holes! I like the clubs that we have and after school activities.


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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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
72%
English: Writing

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

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
68%
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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
64%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
33%
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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
84%
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 Students81%
Female students86%
Male students76%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

English: Writing

All Students64%
Female students72%
Male students55%
Black students56%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant64%

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 Students52%
Female students53%
Male students52%
Black students44%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students61%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English52%
Not migrant52%

Science

All Students84%
Female students86%
Male students83%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%
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 Students88%
Female students93%
Male students83%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

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 Students51%
Female students59%
Male students43%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students52%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant51%
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 Students82%
Female students93%
Male students72%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

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 Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a
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 Students88%
Female students91%
Male students86%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

English: Writing

All Students83%
Female students89%
Male students77%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant83%

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 Students44%
Female students45%
Male students43%
Black students33%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students60%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English44%
Not migrant44%

Science

All Students98%
Female students96%
Male students99%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%
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 "Conditionally 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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

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 Students78%
Female students80%
Male students75%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%
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
Black 55% 26%
White 41% 57%
Hispanic 3% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
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 63%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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P.O. Box 609
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-3040

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