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Thaxton Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 225 students

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Posted October 15, 2008

I love this school and they do such an amazing job teaching my Preschooler
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2007

My son has started this school year in Kindergarten. Ever since he has been there, I have noticed his skills just improving more and more. I am very proud of him and I am so happy with the education that he is getting from Thaxton. I went there as a child myself and I am so glad that he will have the chance to go there also. He is always coming home and showing us the new things he has learned.He loves his teacher Mrs. Brown and all of the new friends he has made. I know that this school will really help my son in his development.
—Submitted by Dana Gillenwater, a parent


Posted August 25, 2006

This is a wonderful school. The teachers are very caring, patient and skilled. I am very fortuntate to be able to send my Child to Thaxton.
—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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
76%
History and Social Science

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

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%

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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
54%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

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

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
68%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
70%
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 Students66%
Female students58%
Male students71%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students68%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%

History and Social Science

All Students76%
Female students75%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%

Math

All Students43%
Female students33%
Male students50%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students44%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English43%
Not migrant43%

Science

All Students83%
Female students75%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%
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 students100%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students54%
Female students55%
Male students53%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students53%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English54%
Not migrant54%
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 Students85%
Female students100%
Male students72%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students66%
Female students76%
Male students56%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students66%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%

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 Students68%
Female students67%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students68%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%

Science

All Students72%
Female students67%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%
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 Students81%
Female students86%
Male students71%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

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 Students89%
Female students86%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 57%
Black 2% 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 40%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1081 Monorail Circle
Thaxton, VA 24174
Phone: (540) 586-3821

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