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Tappahannock Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 643 students

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Posted December 16, 2008

As good as any elementary school anywhere. Impressive.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
77%
History and Social Science

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

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
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 Students84%
Female students83%
Male students85%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

History and Social Science

All Students79%
Female students79%
Male students78%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant79%

Math

All Students61%
Female students57%
Male students64%
Black students51%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant61%

Science

All Students82%
Female students80%
Male students84%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant82%
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 Students87%
Female students87%
Male students88%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students74%
Female students77%
Male students71%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%
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
Black 57% 26%
White 40% 57%
Hispanic 3% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 71%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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P.O. Box 399
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-5301

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